Futurepump SF1 Solar Pump

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$610.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

The product is distributed by Futurepump and by distribution partners who already sell complementary products. In Uganda, Futurepump has partnered with SolarNow, who is distributing across the country.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include GF1 Submersible Solar Pump, SunCulture SP-300 Solar Pumping System, Grundfos Solar Surface Pump, and Lorentz PS600 CS-F.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Futurepump mass-produces the pumps at their bespoke manufacturing facility in Rajkot, India. They have internal quality controls in place at the factory to ensure high standards.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Users can get the SF1 Solar Pump through Futurepump or through the nearest distributor.

Distributions to Date Status

Commercially confidential.interview with representative

Design Specifications

Specifications:

• Pumps up to 12,000l/day at low heads and will lift up to 10m
• Efficient 80W, 12V solar panel with USB port incorporated for powering phone charging and other small electronic devices.
• Air vessels on either side of the pump for balanced and even water flow
• Efficient DC motor with in-built controller
• Low light option for cloudy days
• 1 ¼” inlet and outlet

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Technical support (servicing and parts) is provided by the distributor for pumps during the warranty period.

Replacement Components

Spare parts are included in the free 24 months warranty.

Lifecycle

15 - 25 year lifecycle. Two years on-site parts & labour warranty (subject to location).  

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance:

• Max flow rate 0.5 L/s
• Up to 15m head
• Irrigates up to 1-acre
• Works with 1" (25 mm) hoses
• Compatible with 60 W or 120 W panels

Vetted Performance Status

Stiftung Solarenergie - Solar Energy Foundation tested the Futurepump SF1 but do not provide data on parameters tested or results of testing, aside from their decision to proceed with using the pump for their project.

Safety

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary Technical Systems

A wheeled trolley was designed specifically by Global9Services (source no longer available online) to make the SF1 solar pump more portable.  

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

• This article provides background on the development of the SF1.
• A case study on the development of the SF1 and it's use in Honduras.