Akvo’s atmospheric water generators turn air into a water source | Fusion - WeRIndia

In a time when water scarcity threatens millions, Akvo, an Indian startup, is reshaping access to clean water, not by drilling into the ground, but by extracting it from the air.

At the heart of Akvo’s innovation is the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG), a device that mimics natural dew formation to produce potable water from humidity in the air.

This technology offers a sustainable, off-grid alternative to traditional water sources like groundwater or bottled supplies.

Akvo’s AWGs work on a condensation-based system, similar to how dew forms on surfaces in the early morning.

Here’s how it works:

• Air Intake & Filtration: Atmospheric air is first drawn in through a three-layer filtration system, which removes dust and other impurities.
• Condensation: The purified air is then cooled in a high-efficiency condenser. As the air temperature drops below its dew point, water vapour condenses into liquid droplets.
• Water Collection & Purification: The condensed water is collected in a storage tank, where it undergoes multi-stage filtration and UV purification to meet drinking water standards.
• The result is pure, drinkable water, created without tapping into natural water bodies. This method is energy-efficient, requiring only electricity and humidity to function.

While AWGs perform best in humid coastal areas (with temperatures between 21°C and 32°C and over 40% humidity), Akvo has equipped its systems with advanced condensers and IoT-enabled controls.

These innovations allow the devices to adapt and operate efficiently even in moderate or fluctuating humidity, widening their usability across regions.

The founder of Akvo says that early challenges revolved around energy efficiency and maintaining water output across climate variations.

Through continuous R&D in heat exchange, filtration, and smart controls, the technology has become more reliable, cost-effective, and scalable.

Unlike desalination or groundwater extraction, atmospheric water generation is a renewable and non-invasive process.

The Earth’s atmosphere holds vast reserves of water vapour, an untapped, self-replenishing source.

By utilising this resource, Akvo offers a viable, green solution to water insecurity.

With applications in schools, hospitals, rural communities, military zones, and disaster-hit areas, Akvo’s AWGs are more than machines; they’re lifelines.

As water stress worsens with climate change, innovations like these are not just timely, they’re essential.

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