UAE: Renewable energy project extracts water from the air in Masdar City-News

The world’s first project to produce commercial uninterrupted water supply from sustainable sources will be launched this month in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.

According to a joint press release issued on Sunday, as part of the tripartite R&D agreement, the innovative pilot project will be operated by the American water technology company AQUOVUM in cooperation with Masdar and Khalifa University of Technology.

The project will begin this month and will evaluate the performance of AQUOVUM’s large-format atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology combined with renewable energy, and its ability to be included in current and/or future sustainable water projects.

AWG technology uses renewable energy to extract water from the atmosphere and is another promising addition to the sustainable development-focused innovative project being carried out by Masdar City, the Abu Dhabi R&D center.

Carbon-free technologies will create access to clean water, which is a basic requirement for a greener future, and at the same time help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG 6), and ensure that all people have access to water and sanitation facilities. Carry out sustainable management.

AWG technology will also promote the growth of the market, which is expected to grow at a global compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 25%, and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the Middle East and Africa alone is more than 30%, some of which are based on According to data from Global Market Insights, the world’s most water-requiring climate is the worst.

Abdulla Balalaa, Executive Director of Sustainable Real Estate in Masdar City, said: “Water is the foundation of all areas of human and environmental health, and it is also essential for food and energy production. Development of technologies that both protect and ensure continuous and safe water sources. Therefore, AQUOVUM pilots The project will be installed on the solar platform of the Masdar Institute of Khalifa University in Masdar City and will run on 100% renewable energy, which is a completely carbon-neutral process.

“This project will actively contribute to regional and global water security in accordance with the UAE’s 2036 Water Security Strategy. As the only planned and approved R&D cluster in Abu Dhabi, we are committed to promoting R&D projects and bringing breakthrough new technologies to the world. , And contribute to building a more sustainable future for all. Masdar City already has more than 900 companies committed to developing cross-renewable energy, energy storage, water, artificial intelligence, health, space and mobility. Innovative technology,” Barara continued.

Robert Wood, Chief Technology Officer of AQUOVUM, said: “In order to support and advance the global green transformation and ensure water security, we recognize that we must use 100% renewable energy to power our systems to provide a truly sustainable water supply. Our cutting-edge technology Technology and nature working together is the way forward to provide lasting, sustainable solutions.”

Dr. Nicolas Calvet, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Khalifa University, founder and chairman of the Solar Energy Platform of the Masdar Institute, and the lead researcher of the project, said: “Before, we focused on concentrating solar energy and thermal energy storage, and we are working on The diversified research and development activities of the solar energy platform of the Dahl Institute, clean production of fresh water.

“Indeed, solar energy and water should be the main pillars of UAE R&D. This project will run for 12 months and provide valuable performance data for the weather cycle throughout the year.”

According to the press release, the green power required for this supply will be provided by Azelio AB (Sweden) 24/7 Electric Thermal Energy Storage/Stirling Pilot Demonstration Station, also located on the solar platform of the Masdar Institute.