GivePower Solar Desalination Plant (Kiunga, Kenya)¶
Membranes & Advanced Filtration • Est. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Technical Overview¶
A solar-powered desalination plant providing clean water to a remote coastal community in Kenya. It produces 75,000 liters of clean water daily for 35,000 people, demonstrating scalability for humanitarian applications.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Membranes & Advanced Filtration |
| Capital Cost | Low-cost / Locally fabricated |
| Primary Mechanism | Solar photovoltaic panels power reverse osmosis units that filter salt and contaminants from seawater. The system includes battery storage for continuous operation and is designed for off-grid environments. |
| Target Scale | Household / Village Cluster |
| Standard Lifespan | 10 - 20 Years |
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