Octagonal Solar Water W Fountain
An Introduction to Solar Water Fountains
Twenty years ago solar powered devices were seen as exotic and were extremely expensive. Except for watches and calculators, solar power was a viable option for only a few large scale, expensive devices. Recently, however, relatively inexpensive solar panels make it possible to power many common devices with nothing but sunlight. Since their introduction, the solar water fountain has become quite popular as a valuable garden décor enhancement.
Solar Water Fountains Are Environmentally Friendly
Obviously, the more electrically powered luxuries you have, the more electrical power you will use. Although garden fountains place only moderate demands on the power grid, that demand is constant. The negative environmental impact of electrical power generation by the burning of fossil fuels has been well documented. The more non-renewable energy that is saved, the less demand there will be for additional power generation. Switching over non-essential electrical demands to a solar source provides a benefit to the environment.
Solar Water Fountains Reduce Power Usage
Tea Garden Solar Fountain and Bird Bath
Power usage rises during the summer as people begin using everything from outdoor lights to electric fans. The use of air conditioning creates a serious drain on the power grid. If you’ve ever experienced brown outs in the middle of the summer, you’ve felt the effects of heavy power usage on the community. By installing a solar water fountain rather than a conventionally powered fountain, you’re doing your part to reduce the overall load on local power without having to sacrifice the benefits of a garden fountain.
Solar Water Fountains Are Portable
Since solar fountains are self contained there is no need to find a way to connect them to household power or to trip over outdoor extension cords. Moving a solar fountain to a different location is much simpler than relocating a fountain that requires external power. Simply drain the fountain, move it and it’s solar panel to the desired location, and the move is done. You can place your solar fountain anywhere where the solar panel will catch light, instead of limiting your options to a location close to an electrical outlet. Solar fountain portability also makes them much easier to move indoors at the end of the season.Solar Fountains Need Not Be Expensive
Dual Four-Tier Terracotta Cascading Solar Water Fountain
With the development of inexpensive solar panels, solar water fountains are now available at prices well within most home owners’ budgets. Some models start at under 100 dollars making solar powered fountains excellent for starter fountains.
Solar Water Fountains Are Flexible
Although solar fountains are primarily outdoor fountains, they also make excellent indoor fountains if you have a room in the house with lots of access to sunlight – sunroom, skylights, etc. Many solar fountain models suit indoor use as well. They can even work well into the winter although the amount of sunlight will affect their performance. Combined with a solar fountain’s superior portability, it is possible to enjoy a solar water fountain well past the summer.
