The invention discloses a photocatalytic water purifier based on solar energy driving. The water purifier is used for emergency situations. The water purifier comprises a control panel, linkage bar mechanisms, a solar panel, a secondary water tank, a primary water tank, a housing, an ultraviolet lamp module, a photocatalytic module, a water pump, a water pipe, a water quality monitoring device, a phase change heating module, an ultrasonic wave generation device, and the like. According to the invention, a combined purification manner of ultrasonic purification and photocatalytic technologies is adopted, double-effect water purification is realized, and outlet water quality is improved. An optical guide medium is adopted as the housing of the ultraviolet lamps, such that ultraviolet light can be evenly spread out. Ultraviolet light loss is reduced, such that the number of ultraviolet lamps can be reduced, and the power consumption of the water purifier is reduced. The water purifier adopts solar energy driving and phase change heating temperature control, such that overall energy consumption of the water purifier is further reduced, and purification efficiency is improved. The water purifier has a simple overall structure, and is convenient to carry. The water purifier is suitable for various environments, especially areas such as disaster areas and remote arctic areas.