IMO in Action: Large-Scale Agricultural Irrigation

12-02-2026

Project Overview

Elveden Estate Farm has invested in a £3,000,000 water reservoir to support long-term irrigation and crop resilience across its 22,500 acre operation. The new installation required a pump control solution capable of delivering accuracy, reliability and consistent performance under demanding agricultural conditions.

Challenge

Large-scale reservoirs place heavy demands on pumping systems. The estate needed:

Stable motor control across varying load conditions
High efficiency to reduce running costs
Protection for large motors during start-up and operation
A dependable solution that supports continuous water availability across the entire farm

The technical risk was clear. Any inefficiency or failure would affect water distribution across thousands of acres, directly impacting crops and operational output.

Solution: IMO HD2 High Performance Inverter Drives

Three IMO HD2 Inverter Drives were installed to manage the site’s pump network. The HD2 range was selected due to its strong performance in high-power applications and its proven reliability in agricultural environments.

Key features used in this project include:

Precise motor speed control for consistent flow management
High overload capability for demanding pump cycles
Integrated protection functions to safeguard motors and reduce downtime
Efficient operation to minimise energy consumption
Simple setup and parameter management for quick commissioning

The drives were installed within dedicated control cabinets and integrated with the estate’s pump room infrastructure, delivering a clean, robust and serviceable installation.

Outcome

The new reservoir now benefits from a controlled, reliable and efficient pumping system that supports water distribution across the full 22,500 acre estate. With HD2 managing the process, the farm gains:

Improved energy efficiency
Reduced mechanical stress on pumps
Stable water flow performance
Greater operational confidence for long-term irrigation planning

This installation reinforces HD2 as a trusted solution for large agricultural and water management projects.

By choosing IMO, Elveden Estate secured a long-term control solution that supports both daily operation and future scalability. The system is already demonstrating strong reliability and has become a key component in the farm’s critical infrastructure.

This project highlights the growing demand for dependable, intelligent motor control in modern agriculture. IMO is proud to support the Elveden Estate in delivering sustainable water management across one of the largest farming operations in the region.

Customer Comments

Exceptional Service.

"We have been using IMO as our primary supplier for electrical equipment and inverter drives for some time now, and their service consistently exceeds expectations."

"The UK Sales Manager offers an exceptional level of service and has helped us out on numerous occasions in the past with significant projects."

"Their inverters are always in stock and are delivered the next day. This is vital for keeping our projects on schedule. The team at IMO are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful."

"Our engineers find the equipment easy to integrate, use and highly reliable."

"IMO are a pleasure to work with and a valuable partner."

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