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Khalifa University Unveils Game-Changing Water Generation System | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Eshara Water, Azelio AB, and Masdar City, has developed the world's first atmospheric water generation (AWG) system that is powered entirely by solar and electrical thermal energy storage.
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The AWG project combines AWG with solar power and two thermal energy storage power-on-demand systems for clean electricity supply at night.
The technology can produce drinking water straight from the air and can supply up to 1,000 litres per day per unit, with plans to increase capacity to 7,500 litres in the near future.
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Dr. Nicolas Calvet, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Khalifa University and Founder and Chair of Khalifa University’s Masdar Institute Solar Platform (MISP) at Masdar City, said that Khalifa University has installed 450 kW of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for this groundbreaking project funded by Azelio.
He added that the university’s mission is to pioneer solutions that cater to the environmental needs of the UAE and the wider global community; hence, this project focuses on energy storage and the production of electricity and water at night. Thanks to the solar PV farm and the TES.POD® energy storage system designed by Azelio AB, the AWG system installed at the MISP can operate 24 hours a day.
The AWG project is a region-specific, sustainable research initiative that offers expertise and infrastructure to facilitate research for clean production of water and power.
The project is expected to benefit distant or isolated off-grid regions that would otherwise have to depend on non-ecofriendly energy sources for their daily electricity and water requirements.
"Food and water security are crucial and increasingly important in many parts of the world. We are delighted to contribute to showcasing this groundbreaking solution for fresh water supply and electricity—in an application where our energy storage technology is a perfect fit," said Jonas Wallmander, CEO of Azelio.