by Garrett Hoisington | Mar 31, 2026 | Solar Pump Academy
When Should You Consider a Solar Well Pump? If you’re running power way out to a well, there’s a good chance you’re fixing the wrong problem. Solar well pumps aren’t some niche idea anymore. In a lot of cases, they just make more sense. Not always. But more often than...
by Garrett Hoisington | Mar 24, 2026 | Solar Pump Academy
How Heat and Seasons Affect Solar Panel Efficiency and Pump Performance When people think about solar panels, they usually assume one thing: hotter weather equals more power. That sounds logical. It’s also not entirely true. If you’re running a solar pumping system,...
by Garrett Hoisington | Mar 9, 2026 | Solar Pump Academy
When Solar Pool Pumps Make Sense Swimming pools are one of the most energy hungry features around a home or property. A traditional electric pool pump often runs several hours per day and in many cases becomes one of the largest electrical loads on the property. Solar...
by Garrett Hoisington | Mar 5, 2026 | Solar Pump Academy
What Happens When You Have a Bad Solar Panel in a String? And What Can You Do When That Panel Is No Longer Available? Solar pumping systems are built to last a long time. It is not uncommon for solar arrays powering pumps to run for decades with minimal issues. But...
by Garrett Hoisington | Feb 24, 2026 | Solar Pump Academy
Solar Panel Positioning Why Location Matters More Than You Think In solar pumping systems, panel placement is everything. You can buy the best pump and controller on the market, but if your panels are positioned poorly or exposed to shade, performance will suffer....
