2024 has been a year of change globally, with politics and elections standing out as significant events. Did you know that citizens in over 60 nations had the opportunity to cast a vote this year? That’s over half of the global population! While we don’t know what the outcomes of these elections will ultimately mean for the world, a topic which has received attention and divided voters, is that of the climate.
With the last year once again set to break records for the warmest year on record and extreme weather events becoming increasingly prevalent it’s clear to see why. Linked to this, 2024 saw the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan. While the location of the conference in a country made rich by oil is questionable, there did seem to be some positive talks regarding energy access and climate financing.
We’re hopeful to see the results of these conversations and financing make an appearance in 2025 to increase energy access, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support food security across nations. At Futurepump, we believe we have a vital role in supporting the meeting of these sustainable development goals – by focusing on robust and reliable solar irrigation pumps.
How have we pushed towards these goals in 2024? Check out our highlights:
- Factory upgrades – We invested in UV printing, allowing us to handle our flywheel printing in-house. Check out this video to see how we make it happen!
- Video is where it’s at – This year, we’ve significantly influenced the YouTube platform, amassing over 7,000 active subscribers! If you’re not already subscribed – please support us by doing so, and if there are videos you think we should make – let us know
- New distributors – This year we were excited to partner with a new distributor in Zambia, Saro Agro Industrial Ltd, as well as Gro Green in Liberia.
- Continuing partnerships – Our Managing Director, Helen, caught up with our distributors, Davis & Shirtliff and Celfre Energy on the New Ventures podcast hosted by Sanjoy Sanyal. The conversation revolved around their partnerships, the challenges they face, and the positive impact of their work. Behind the Scenes: A Candid Conversation with Our Distribution Partners
- More products added to our online store – As a result of customer feedback we have made new products available to buy direct from us. For better low-light operation, the SE1 now has the option to add either 120W or 180W. We’ve also developed a Futurepump compatible float switch – this simple but clever device will turn on/off automatically based on your tank’s water level. Check out the float switch now
- Featured by award winning market gardening influencer Huw Richards – Discover how Huw is utilising his Futurepump SF2 solar water pump for his permaculture garden project in Wales, UK. Watch Now
As always, our highlights are also hugely guided by you, our customers and readers. It’s fun to see what you’ve read and watched the most out throughout the year. And we’re keen for you to get in touch with topics and ideas for next year – you never know, you could end up featured on our website!
Most read Blogs this year
This year, we’ve created a variety of insightful and inspiring blog posts. There are also some from previous years which consistently draw the highest readership. Below are our top read blogs for 2024.
Changing growing seasons around the world
Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Water Pumps
The Ultimate Guide to Solar Water Pumps
Our top videos from 2024
The video we are most proud of this year is the “SF2 Exploded Diagram” Video. In this video, we show you every detail, from the smallest components to the most crucial elements.
Wanting to get more lift out of your pump? Our SF2 conversion kit is available through our website.
Learn how to assemble the new conversion kit with our latest video
Our videos aren’t all technical, we show behind the scene shots from our factory and pump demonstrations – this year the non-technical videos you loved were:
Hear from our customers
Case studies provide invaluable insights into our product from a farmers perspective. This year, we have launched a series of case study blogs to explore our customers’ experiences before and after they installed a solar pump
Here is one example from a Nepal farmer…
What awaits in the year 2025
Our factory is also prioritising ongoing enhancement and growth. We will continue to invest in bringing processes in-house, ensuring ongoing quality, speed of production and reliability.
Installation of a new solar rooftop at our factory is underway, and we couldn’t be more excited about the continuous energy it will provide – the 100kW system has been designed to cover all our energy requirements during daylight hours. Stay tuned for videos and images as we complete the installation!
Our goal for 2025 remains to expand our network of distributors in new and existing countries. We are looking for more high-energy partners who join our network and have different options available for different business sizes. This will allow us to provide more farmers with access to our pumps and enhance their productivity. Fill out the form at futurepump.com/distribute if you are interested in joining our network.
