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Tag: solar energy

Solar pumps vs petrol pumps – A sustainable comparison

POSTED ON February 18th, 2025 Leonie Vieyra

The rising demand for sustainable energy on farms has made solar pumps a leading choice as a cleaner alternative to petrol-powered pumps. Both serve similar functions in irrigation, water extraction, and small-scale energy production, but differ significantly in energy sources, environmental impact, costs, and efficiency. Solar pumps harness sunlight through photovoltaic panels, offering a renewable […]

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Meet Ann from Jade Aqua Farm – A solar water pump farmer

POSTED ON August 10th, 2022 Freya Herman

We visited Ann in Kenya on a hot, sunny day during the dry season to see how she was putting her Futurepump SF2 solar water pump to work […]

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Teddy and Family with a Futurepump solar pump in Zambia. Credit VITALITE Zambia

Power Roll and Futurepump partner to reach more farmers with affordable irrigation

POSTED ON January 25th, 2022 Amie Marie

Use of lightweight, rollable solar film to power water pumps will increase access to irrigation for the world’s 500 million off-grid smallholders. […]

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Our 10-Year Warranty Means It’s Built To Last

POSTED ON August 9th, 2021 Amie Marie

Built to last and easy to maintain, our promise of robust water pumps that will last a decade on your farm. […]

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We’re laying down a warranty challenge to the off-grid sector

POSTED ON August 4th, 2021 Helen Yapp

We are doubling our warranty from five years to ten years – and we challenge other manufacturers to do the same. […]

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Guest Blog: Inspiring Young Farmers – Malawi Fruits

POSTED ON June 23rd, 2021 Freya Herman

As a result of this project, 193 young people are now farming in their own gardens, growing cash crops and 163 of them are receiving double income. […]

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A sprinkler in the sunshine - showing solar irrigation

O que é irrigação solar?

POSTED ON June 16th, 2021 Amie Marie

A irrigação solar usa a energia solar para alimentar uma bomba que fornece água para as culturas e aumenta os rendimentos e lucros para pequenas fazendas. […]

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A sprinkler in the sunshine - showing solar irrigation

¿Qué es el riego solar?

POSTED ON June 16th, 2021 Helen Yapp

Solar irrigation uses the sun’s energy to power a pump which supplies water to crops and increases yields and profits for small farms. […]

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A sprinkler in the sunshine - showing solar irrigation

Qu’est-ce que l’irrigation solaire ?

POSTED ON June 16th, 2021 Helen Yapp

Solar irrigation uses the sun’s energy to power a pump which supplies water to crops and increases yields and profits for small farms. […]

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A sprinkler in the sunshine - showing solar irrigation

What is solar irrigation?

POSTED ON June 16th, 2021 Helen Yapp

Solar irrigation uses the sun’s energy to power a pump which supplies water to crops and increases yields and profits for small farms. […]

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Farmer walks her solar panel across her field

POR QUE USAR ENERGIA SOLAR PARA ALIMENTAR SUA BOMBA DE ÁGUA?

POSTED ON May 26th, 2021 Amie Marie

Fornecendo uma maneira sustentável e confiável de manter suas culturas de cultivo durante todo o ano, ao mesmo tempo em que economiza tempo e dinheiro em sua fazenda. […]

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Farmer walks her solar panel across her field

¿Por qué usar energía solar para accionar su bomba de agua?

POSTED ON May 26th, 2021 Helen Yapp

Providing a sustainable and reliable way to keep your growing crops all year round, while saving you both time and money on your farm. […]

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Farmer walks her solar panel across her field

Pourquoi utiliser l’énergie solaire pour alimenter votre pompe à eau ?

POSTED ON May 26th, 2021 Helen Yapp

Providing a sustainable and reliable way to keep your growing crops all year round, while saving you both time and money on your farm. […]

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Farmer walks her solar panel across her field

Why use solar energy to power your water pump?

POSTED ON May 26th, 2021 Freya Herman

Providing a sustainable and reliable way to keep your growing crops all year round, while saving you both time and money on your farm. […]

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Talking innovation and clean technology with Sanjoy Sanyal

POSTED ON May 4th, 2021 Helen Yapp

In this podcast hosted by Sanjoy Sanyal, our Managing Director discusses the origin of Futurepump and our company culture […]

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A family in Zambia standing with a Futurepump solar pump on a farm surrounded by crops

Futurepump featured in The Times

POSTED ON March 11th, 2021 Helen Yapp

Featured in The Times Newspaper in 2021, our Managing Director Toby Hammond discussed our customers, climate change, the benefits of solar-powered irrigation and explained why we have chosen to buck the trend and seek investment through a crowdfund. […]

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Is the effort of irrigating your crops holding your farm back?

POSTED ON January 12th, 2021 Freya Herman

It can take up a lot of your time and energy to make sure that everything gets the regular water it needs. […]

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President Kenyatta being shown the SE1 solar pump

President Uhuru Kenyatta in attendance at the launch of the Futurepump SE1: a breakthrough $330 solar water pump

POSTED ON February 27th, 2020 Helen Yapp

“It was a great pleasure meeting President Kenyatta! He knew precisely what a solar irrigation pump was and why a farmer would want one.” […]

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