Solar Pumps Poised to Revolutionize Global Water Access

As the use of solar technology expands, the rollout of solar-powered water pumps is expected to significantly enhance the availability of safe drinking water around the world. Groundwater – the water stored in between rocks underground – contributes almost 99 percent of the unfrozen fresh water found on Earth. In Africa, where many do not have access to clean drinking water, there is thought to be around 20 times more groundwater than that in lakes and reservoirs. And yet many countries across the continent experience severe water scarcity,…