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Just to add to the already well answered question you have submitted. With solar water pumping as with any solar technology the best way to assure a water pumping system is not vandalised is to have sufficient time spend before the installation on community buy in, be it creating a community livelihoods opportunity or if the area is not too isolated create a dual-purpose technology design. Oversizing the system so that public lighting is also provided may mean stalls or study could be accommodated. People want light and even with light attracting insects at night, lights with even a small village/ population nearby helps to revitalise a village and create night dynamics. The fence is generally a good idea but can become a clothesline and slowly gets destroyed. The local wielders should be well placed to design a steel framework to secure the equipment. The make/model of the pump is very important, best to use a well trusted brand name, the moment a pump develops a fault then the panels become venerable to opportunistic scenarios.

All the best Paul