SunSpring Hybrid Decentralized Purification Unit¶
Disinfection & Chlorination • Est. CapEx: $15,000 USD • Lifespan: 15 Years (Standardized)
Technical Overview¶
A modular, hybrid-powered drinking water system by Innovative Water Technologies manufactured for small water systems, villages, camps, and emergency response. It is approved for use in U.S. Public Drinking Water Systems and has been deployed in over 1,500 projects across 38 countries.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Disinfection & Chlorination |
| Capital Cost (CapEx) | $15,000 USD |
| Power / Energy | Solar PV / Thermal |
| Target Scale | School / Clinic / Cluster (50–200 people) |
| Standard Lifespan | 15 Years (Standardized) |
| Technology Maturity | Commercially Available |
| Primary Mechanism | The unit combines multiple barrier treatment stages—typically filtration, membrane separation, and UV disinfection—within a weatherized, transportable enclosure. A hybrid renewable-energy architecture (solar/wind with battery backup) powers the pumps and controls, enabling autonomous operation on and off the electrical grid. |
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