Burani WaterKiosk

The pilot project of a solar-powered water treatment plant in Burani shows how it works. Since its inauguration on August 24, 2019, by our partner, Boreal Light GmbH, the plant has been providing multiple benefits to the approximately 6000 residents.

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Overview

Location

Burani, Kenya

Type

Solar-PV powered desalination

Capacity

2,600 GPD

Product quality

Potable

Distribution

Local

Technology type

Reverse osmosis

Land footprint:

Output:

Solar energy and fresh water

Facilities

3

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Project description

The pilot project of a solar-powered water treatment plant in Burani shows how it works. Since its inauguration on August 24, 2019, by our partner, Boreal Light GmbH, the plant has been providing multiple benefits to the approximately 6000 residents.

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How we reuse water

Groundwater wells located near the ocean often encounter saltwater intrusion as they pump more and more water. As a result, water that was once fresh can become salty and undrinkable over time and require treatment. Because desalination requires significant electricity to run high pressure pumps, solar energy is an ideal way to generate ‘off-grid’ energy that is both reliable and cost effective for desalination. This allows groundwater that would otherwise be unuseable to become a reliable source of additional water.

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