Elemental Water Source™ Plug & Play Solar Desalination¶
Desalination & Distillation • Est. CapEx: Low-Cost / Locally Fabricated • Lifespan: 7–15 Years
Technical Overview¶
A containerized, off-grid reverse osmosis system that produces between 4,300 and 100,000 liters of fresh water per day using only solar energy. Commercially deployed since 2012 across over 35 countries, it targets coastal communities, resorts, and industrial users.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Desalination & Distillation |
| Capital Cost (CapEx) | Low-Cost / Locally Fabricated |
| Power / Energy | Solar PV / Thermal |
| Target Scale | School / Clinic / Cluster (50–200 people) |
| Standard Lifespan | 7–15 Years |
| Technology Maturity | Commercially Available |
| Primary Mechanism | Seawater or brackish water undergoes reverse osmosis where a proprietary Energy Recovery Technology captures and reuses hydraulic energy from the high-pressure brine stream. This cuts energy consumption by up to 70% to under 3 kWh/m³, enabling the use of smaller, lower-cost solar PV arrays. |
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