1) A solar fountain works only if there is the sun - if you want it to work without sunlight (at night ...), you must acquire a system with a battery, in a price higher register. 2) Do not expect to enjoy the great waters of Versailles, a throw of 40 cm is already quite honorable for this type of material. 3) Finally, in a region in foggy or cloudy, you never get work optimally with this solar panel surface, do not dream.