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OffGridBox
A solar energy-powered water purification box for rural communities in developing countries
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Identification
OffGridBox is a rugged, mobile and modular unit that can provide clean water and solar energy to anyone, anywhere. Solar panels (3kWp) on the top and a water purification system are integrated into one system.
The stand-alone solution proves two services: access to electricity and clean water. One unit, placed near the village's water collection source provides around 400 families each with 20 liters of purified water and the recharge of a 40Wh battery pack, for $0.18 per recharge.The solar array on top can fast-charge (appr. 3 hrs) up to 300 individual battery packs which are brought back and forth by customers to recharge. The battery pack has a nominal capacity of about 10.000 mAh. The battery pack provides Tier 1 electricity, i.e. 3 LED lamps for 4 hours. Alternatively, the clients can use part of the electricity in the battery pack to charge their phone or a head light, play a radio, or even charge a hair cutter if they want to set up a barber shop or similar small business. The existing contaminated water is pumped or poured into the OffGridBox, the solar energy powered water purification system purifies the water and kills 99% of all bacteria. The modular unit can (and has been) equipped with desalination systems if the setting requires this process. This centralized unit can serve whole communities.
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Application
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Label Date
May 9, 2019
By
OffGridBox
From
United States
Maturity stage
Initial market commercialization
Looking For
Grants, patient capital, impact investment, visibility, partners, mentorship
Sectors - Value chain - Application
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Applications
Design, Power & Produce
Package & Distribute
Use & Efficiency
Valorize & Restore
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The environmental benefits
- •Operational within 3 hours of set up (may also be relocated).
- •100% reduction of CO2 emissions and particles or fumes related to energy production using diesel, kerosine, wood fires etc.
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The Financial benefits
- •For 400 households, a recharge of battery packs at $0.18/recharge at 2-3 times/week generates $10 000 in gross annual revenue.
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Activity Region
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Ethiopia, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa,
North america
Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, United States, British Virgin Islands,
South america
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Company Profile
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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Networking Partner
Hello Tomorrow
Hello Tomorrow is global non-profit on a mission to unlock the potential of deep tech to solve the world's toughest challenges, by promoting, empowering & connecting deeptech entrepreneurs across the globe with the right enablers
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