Comparing running costs of diesel, LPG and electrical pumpsets
Summary
Irrigators often ask which pumpset type is best for their situation. In the following discussion, the energy operating costs and other considerations are compared for three pumpset types. Establishment costs have not been considered as these costs are too variable. Electricity infrastructure supply costs, for example, can range from $5,000 to $150,000 or more, depending on the existing level of infrastructure.
The topics include:
- Energy costs at the shaft
- Seasonal operating costs (July 2016)
- Other considerations
