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Elemental Water Source

Producing a reliable supply of affordable clean water using only the sea and sun

February 2019
November 2024

Elemental Water Source

Producing a reliable supply of affordable clean water using only the sea and sun

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date November 22, 2024
From Netherlands
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 3-4 - Commercial Scale Up / Multiple commercial Applications

With increasing water scarcity, the key to extra water lies in the sea. However, existing desalination technology is energy-intensive and expensive. The Elemental Water Source is a unique solar desalination technology that makes seawater into fresh water using only sunshine. It has the following unique benefits compared to existing solutions: - Uses 70% less electricity for desalination due to the energy recovery technology - No chemicals involved during operation & maintenance by running on a low recovery ratio and using automated fresh flush technology - State-of-the-art battery technology used to ensure running at maximum production rates, avoiding frequent membrane replacement and ensuring maximum pump efficiency The plug & play containerized solar desalination solution is plug-and-play and can be deployed quickly for various decentralized applications. It's available for applications between 4-100 m³/day of fresh water production.

The Environmental Benefits

  • The desalination units only need 3 kWh/m³ for any scale between 4-100 m³/day, compared to 10 kWh/m³ for standard desalination for these sizes
  • The required amount of solar panels are reduced with 70% to reduce both the investment and the footprint required
  • The water treatment has been designed to operate without the use of chemicals for complete sustainability
  • Standard seawater desalination uses 10 kWh/m3 of fresh water on a small scale. By using energy recovery, 70% less energy is required, needing only 3 kWh/m³
  • By the use of solar energy to run the Elemental Water Source, no fossil fuels are involved in its operation

The Financial Benefits

  • Water users in freshwater scarce regions are often facing water tariffs 3-10 EUR/m³. It's possible to save up to 70%, generating water 1-3 EUR/m³ using only abundant resources
  • By utilizing the sea and sun, an independent and resilient water supply is realized to ensure climate resilience

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Elemental Water Makers

Elemental Water Makers makes fresh water from the sea & sun using efficient and chemical-free solar desalination.

Headquarters 2583 DZ The Hague, Netherlands
Type Company
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