I have a 465' deep off grid well with 55gpm on 20 unimproved ~flat acres in Northern CA. I googled one source that claimed solar systems can pump 500', however, 2 locals have told me they could not do it and that a 220 volt pump is the only reasonable solution.
I don't plan on building a home for 5-10 years, however, for now I would like to build a shop with a shower and toilet and the septic system, and be able to pump water with a portable generator (preferably 110 volt) several times a year,and be able to use the pump with solar and/or wind when we build the house. This would first be a retreat and down the road I would like to integrate this work into the home.
I know there is no simple answer, however, can anyone tell me if this is in the realm of possiblity?
Thanks,
Jeff