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 […]
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 […]
What is irrigation? Irrigation is the process of watering your crops in a controlled way. Instead of relying on increasingly unreliable rainfall, irrigation means you can tailor the amount of water you use and when, by what each crop needs to grow best. How does irrigation benefit smallholders? Irrigation has many benefits for smallholder farmers! […]
Qu’est-ce que l’irrigation ? L’irrigation est le processus qui consiste à arroser vos cultures de manière contrôlée. Au lieu de compter sur des précipitations de plus en plus incertaines, l’irrigation permet d’ajuster la quantité d’eau que vous utilisez et quand, assurant une bonne croissance à chaque culture. Comment l’irrigation profite-t-elle aux petits exploitants ? L’irrigation présente de […]
Market gardening is a business model based on the sustainable and efficient growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers for sale. […]
If you are using a water source on or near your land, make sure that you monitor the water levels and have the correct permission to access it. […]
Between the SF2 and the SF2H, which solar pump is right for you? While both Futurepump solar irrigation pumps are perfect for moving water uphill, whether to irrigate your farm or fill up your water storage tank. People whose land is significantly higher than their water source may find the SF2H more suitable than the SF2. […]
Peter is a solar water pump farmer of a four-acre commercial farm near Nakuru, Kenya. Peter gave us a tour of his amazing shamba (farm), including the new borehole and water pan he is installing to improve irrigation outcomes across his whole farm. […]
What is the SF2H? The SF2H is Futurepump’s high-head solar water pump. The Futurepump SF2H solar water pump works via a series of interconnected parts. They work together to convert the sun’s energy into mechanical energy which draws water through the pump. […]
Built to last and easy to maintain, our promise of robust water pumps that will last a decade on your farm. […]
We are doubling our warranty from five years to ten years – and we challenge other manufacturers to do the same. […]
Being able to irrigate your crops has so many benefits including healthier plants, higher yields and growing through the dry seasons. […]
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. […]
Solar irrigation uses the sun’s energy to power a pump which supplies water to crops and increases yields and profits for small farms. […]
Solar irrigation uses the sun’s energy to power a pump which supplies water to crops and increases yields and profits for small farms. […]
Solar irrigation uses the sun’s energy to power a pump which supplies water to crops and increases yields and profits for small farms. […]
Go behind the scenes at Futurepump with our solar pump inventor Gert Jan Bom and hear about his motivations, design process and what’s next…! […]
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. […]
Providing a sustainable and reliable way to keep your growing crops all year round, while saving you both time and money on your farm. […]
Providing a sustainable and reliable way to keep your growing crops all year round, while saving you both time and money on your farm. […]