Farmer

Our Goal: Donating 1,000 Pumps

Sponsor a pump. Change a life.

Sun Pump is an innovative solar powered water pumping system which allows for sustainable year-round irrigation.

Pump #41/1000

$141.63/150
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In addition to your generous contributions, donated pumps are subsidized through our direct sales.

Why Sun Pump?

Provides Food Security

The Sun Pump enables farmers to grow crops in more than just the rainy season, increasing revenue as well as financial and food security.

Grows Business

The Sun Pump allows farmers to grow high-value, water-intensive crops which can boost business and raise poor farmers out of poverty

Sustainable Source of Energy

Solar is a more sustainable source of energy than diesel and does not require constant human attention .

Environmentally Friendly

Solar is a clean, renewable source of energy which protects our planet.

System Cost Breakdown

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To distribute our pumps to farmers in need, we work with non-profits who have established networks across Africa. Learn more about Our Work.

3 Donors
  • Anonymous donated $10.63
  • Griff N. donated $1000.0
  • Anonymous donated $80.0
  • Cameron B. donated $5000.0
  • Anonymous donated $50.0
  • Griff N. donated $1.0

Our Work

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Pumps currently in use
Projects in development
Other Project Areas

  Nepal, Nicaragua

Our Partners

 
USAID Logo
USAID has provided grant funding to Kickstart and Encap to support the development of an affordable and effective solution to irrigation in developing counties.
Kickstart Logo
Kickstart International has already helped over a million people out of poverty with their treadle pumps. They're working with us to help the next million with solar.
 
 
Encap Tech Logo
Encap Technologies has provided the pump's core components and supported its development. They bring extensive expertise from the commercial pump and automotive industries.
Futurepump logo
Futurepump is on a mission to provide robust solar irrigation products for small scale farmers. They currently have distributors in over 10 countries.
 

Unlike other pump makers, we aren't trying to make a profit. Instead, we are open to collaborating with other organizations working on the problem of water access worldwide. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please contact us below.

Contact

If you have questions, feedback, or know someone who might benefit from our pump, please contact us with the form below or call us at (510) 629-0438.