Water From Air
Uravu Labs thinks it can help solve the world’s water problems with air.
Its prototype uses desiccant and heat from solar energy to extract liquid water.
The companyrecently raisedseed funding to put its technology into production.
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“These are very interesting technologies but are in the early stages.”
Other climate-friendly solutions to the water problem are in the works.
For example, Bretschger’s own company focuses on recycling wastewater.
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However, the challenge is transforming all wastewater into clean water and extracting 100 percent of its contaminants.
An Arizona company isoffering to installtechnology that it claims converts air and sunlight into potable water.
Source Global uses solar energy to turn fans that draw ambient air into a hygroscopic.
According to their website, this patented water-absorbing material traps water vapor from the air.
Minerals are then added to filter the water and provide the flavor most people are familiar with.
The panels can be piped to deliver the water directly to a faucet or fridge dispenser.
About1 in 10 peopleglobally lack access to safe water.
