by Sun Pumps | May 28, 2025 | Knowledge Base
Almost always you should store water and not power when possible and you will have much better performance and reliability with your solar pumping system. However there are cases where we recommend batteries in solar pumping systems, as in home pressure systems when...
by Sun Pumps | May 28, 2025 | Knowledge Base
The photovoltaic effect produces a flow of electrons. Electrons are excited by particles of light and find the attached electrical circuit the easiest path to travel from one side of the solar cell to the other. This excitation of electrons causes an electron flow....
by Sun Pumps | May 28, 2025 | Knowledge Base
Storing water in a cistern or tank has many advantages. It’s less expensive and more efficient than storing power in batteries. Since water is always a critical issue, we recommend the tank should be able to store a minimum 3 to 6 days worth of water or whatever...
by Sun Pumps | May 28, 2025 | Knowledge Base
Solar water pumping is the process of pumping water with the use of power generated by sunlight. The advantages of solar water pumping are many. Solar pumping systems are reliable stand-alone systems that require no fuel and very little attention. Generally, when...
by Sun Pumps | May 28, 2025 | Knowledge Base
While batteries may seem like a good idea, they have a number of disadvantages in pumping systems. First, they reduce the efficiency of the overall system. Second, they are another source of problems and maintenance. Third, they add cost to the system.
