Whilst it has been the needs of agriculture and developing countries that has initially driven the demand for solar powered pump technology, a greater environmental consciousness around the globe has seen many householders use a solar powered fountain pump (rather than a less environmentally friendly internal combustion engine) to create a decorative garden display. The solar powered fountain pump, powered directly from solar panels, will work whenever there is direct sunlight, the brighter the sun the stronger the flow. Some solar powered water fountains will include a remote solar panel with enough wire that allows the solar panel to be placed well away from the fountain. Solar power offers a great alternative where convenient electrical installation is not possible.