Irrigation

Efficient and sustainable irrigation

With access to water resources becoming scarce in some regions of the world, efficient and sustainable irrigation is becoming more and more important. It’s all about supplying enough water to get maximum crop yield without using more water and energy than absolutely necessary. Danfoss AC drives and pressure sensors adapt pressure or flow rate to the actual need. And integrated application software functions help to both protect the pipe system by limiting pressure boost, thus reducing leakage, and cut energy consumption.

Because pressure sensors are critical to irrigation systems, choosing the right one can significantly enhance performance. The Danfoss Sensing Solutions DST P140 pressure sensor is designed to deliver reliable precision, ensuring consistent system pressure. Its resistance to water hammer and pressure spikes reduces downtime and safeguards system components, helping farmers achieve optimal irrigation efficiency.

The ultimate solution, and a very fast-growing trend, to reduce energy consumption is to use solar-powered pumps. Danfoss Drives has developed a dedicated inverter series exactly for this purpose. The VACON® product range includes a specially designed encapsulation for this environment and advanced software, meaning that operation is possible even when clouds are partially blocking sunlight from reaching the photovoltaic panels.

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Whitepaper: Smarter Pressure Control for Safer Buildings

Learn how choosing the right pressure sensor enhances the safety, reliability, and compliance of fire pump systems. Discover how building owners, facility managers, and system integrators can benefit from integrating FM‑specification tested DST P140 pressure sensors. Read our whitepaper for full insights.

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Global Water Development Lead, Danfoss Drives

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Optimal irrigation for Jurex srl

By using VLT^® AQUA Drives to control irrigation pumps, it is possible to adapt the pressure and flow in the system to the current demand. This results in significant energy savings.

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Water industry challenges

75% of the world’s population will live incountries classified as water-insecure or critically water-insecure

water stressed areas

According to the UN, world enters an era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ as nearly three-quarters of the world’s population live in countries classified as water-insecure or critically water-insecure.

water loss in Europe

Non-revenue water levels differ around the world with 40 % as average and 26 % in Europe.

increased water demand

In less than two decades, demands will rise due to growing populations, urbanization, and a larger middle class.

Water savings

Through better pressure control, reduced overflow and optimized distribution

Energy savings

By reducing unnecessary pump running hours

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Water reservoir just out side of the city line

New generation VLT® AQUA Drive

Discover more about achieving optimal energy management and water flow.

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Related applications

Drives for water pumping

Whether surface water or groundwater is used for water production, Danfoss AC drives can help optimize the process and reduce energy and maintenance costs. A typical application is the control of deep well pumps, where the integrated advanced minimum speed monitor secures sufficient lubrication to protect the pump

Case studies

Residents in rural Kenya refilling drinking water from a station built by Solar Water Solutions and Danfoss

Bringing clean drinking water to rural Kenya with 100% renewable resources

A solar-powered desalination plant in Kenya gives the community affordable, clean, and sustainable drinking water and irrigation water.