Design and construction of Kyabayanja solar piped water system in Mubende district.

Abstract

This report presents the design and construction of a solar powered piped water system in Kyabayanja village, Mubende District, aimed at addressing the community’s limited access to safe and reliable water. This project harnesses solar energy to power submersible pump that draws water from a borehole into an elevated storage tank, from which it is distributed through a network of pipes to strategically located tap stands. The design process involved estimating the community’s water demand, evaluating data, sizing the solar power system, selecting appropriate pump specifications, and designing the storage and distribution infrastructure. Construction activities included borehole drilling, installation of the solar pumping unit, tank raising, and laying of distribution and transmission pipelines. The project contributes to sustainable rural water supply by integrating renewable energy, minimizing operational costs, and promoting communal ownership. It demonstrates the feasibility and impact of solar water supply systems in rural areas of Uganda.