The first off-grid water desalination system 100% powered by renewable energies (W2W - Water to Water)

Description:

Water scarcity is a growing problem in the modern world. Europe in general and the Mediterranean region in particular are already facing problems related to the low availability of water. The ocean is seen as a promising source for providing drinking water to the more than 40% of EU population living in coastal areas. However, traditional technologies for water desalination are highly energy demanding and the capital and operation costs are not affordable for small to medium-sized applications.

The EU-funded W2W - Water to Water project will promote an innovative desalination system that tackles these two challenges. It has been originally conceived to be used with renewable energies (intermittent power) and to provide clean water from seawater or brackish groundwater. It is easily scalable, mobile and rapidly deployable even in remote areas. It is highly versatile, and it adapts to be used in multiple applications such as: drinking water delivery in low-income and developing countries, humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations or to support the water distribution in intense touristic areas during the dry season. that uses renewable energy and provides clean water from seawater or salty groundwater.

Project information

Lead

RAINMAKER HOLLAND BV

Partners

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Source of funding

H2020-EU.3., H2020-EU.2.3., H2020-EU.2.1