Solar doesn't make sense for this kind of occasional application most likely. It's a lot of cost and if you only need to pump water once in a while...
One solution would be to buy an electric well pump, either submersible or shallow well jet pump. They go to everyone's favorite store, Harbor Freight and get a generator that has enough power to drive the pump. Plug in the pump, fuel up the generator and let 'er rip. You may have to refuel occasionally, but most generators have enough gas to run 6-8 hours per tankful. Yes, I know it may take a lot of pumping over many days, but for a once a year need, this may be the cheapest solution and it's DIY.
Other solution is to go old school and get a windmill. They're still out there, but used and new. I see a couple of guys on Craigslist in this area who buy old windmills, refurb, and then reinstall them. Lots of ranchers out west still use these things.
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