From Superinnovators 08/10/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information.
- Drinking water on the go: Israeli company Watergen has developed an in-vehicle atmospheric water generator that extracts fresh, clean, and safe drinking water directly from the moisture in the air.
- Watergen’s four-step process: The company’s patented water extraction process involves four steps: air intake and filtration, condensation in the GENius heat exchanger, further purification and mineralization with UV light treatment, and storage in a reservoir with continuous circulation and UV treatment.
- First demo 2021: Watergen unveiled its first in-car atmospheric water generator demonstrator at the EcoMotion Week in 2021. The company also highlighted the added benefit of reducing plastic bottle waste.
- Watergen ONBoard: The Watergen ONBoard system can be mounted on various vehicles and has the capacity to generate up to 50 liters of premium quality drinking water daily. It is not available for purchase yet but the company says it is “coming soon”.
- ŠKODA AFRIQ demo: In May 2022, Watergen and ŠKODA equipped a ŠKODA AFRIQ, designed for desert rallies, with a drinking water generator capable of producing up to 20 liters of drinking water daily based on environmental conditions.
- Watergen’s diverse solutions: Watergen offers solutions ranging from large-scale atmospheric water generators for commercial use to the GENNY system for homes and offices. Their portable Mobile Box, ideal for on-the-go use, can produce up to 25 liters of water daily from the air, presenting a sustainable alternative to bottled water.
- Global impact and recognition: Founded in 2009, Watergen owns 42 patents and distributes its products in over 85 countries. The company collaborates with governments and NGOs worldwide to address water scarcity.
More info
https://www.watergen.com/mobility/watergen-on-board/
