How Much Water Will a Solar Pump Produce in a Day?
A solar pump only runs while the sun is on the panels, so we look at gallons per day and not just gallons per minute. Take the pump’s flow rate and multiply it by your pumping hours. In most of the Southwest that is about 6 hours in summer and closer to 4 in the […]
How Heat and Seasons Affect Solar Panel Efficiency and Pump Performance
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, understanding how seasonality and temperature affect performance can save you a lot of […]
