Solar Water Features

Benefits of solar powered water features

There are many great reasons to choose a solar powered water feature over a mains powered feature.

Easy set up and maintenance

One of the most popular reasons is they’re so easy to set up and maintain. With no wiring to hook up to an outdoor mains socket, you can place a solar water feature almost anywhere in your garden. Mains-powered water features usually need to be fairly close to your house to enable the wiring to reach the power supply.

No running costs

After the initial purchase cost, solar garden water features have no running costs. Whereas a mains-powered feature will add to your electricity bill, a solar water feature is powered entirely by free, renewable energy from the sun. 

Eco-friendly and attracts wildlife

By installing a solar powered garden water feature, you’re being kinder to the environment by using eco-friendly, renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. A water feature can also help to attract wildlife to your garden, for example birds if you choose one of our bird bath options.

Do solar water features work in winter?

There is of course much less sunlight during the winter due to fewer daylight hours and poorer weather. It’s normal to notice a decrease in the performance of your solar powered garden water features. 

However, the solar panels used in our water features should continue to detect some sunlight even in winter and while they may not perform as well as they do during the summer, they should still continue to work.

A number of our solar-powered water features are available with battery backup. This means that the solar panel will build and hold a charge during sunlight hours so that the feature can continue to work in the evenings when it has become dark, or when the weather is poor. This is a great option for those who are keen to use their water feature all year long.

Can I convert a mains water feature to solar power?

If you already have a mains-powered water feature and would like to take advantage of the many benefits of solar power, our solar pump kits will enable you to convert it into a solar-powered water feature.