Zero Mass Water, an American startup based in Arizona has created a water service model that uses special panels to create water from scratch.
Zero Mass Water's solar energy technology makesoff the grid” also water supply as well as energy supply. The credit goes entirely to innovative hydropanels capable of producing drinking water. They could help entire communities create their own sustainable source in territories where water is scarce or dangerous to drink.
First introduced in 2017, Zero Mass Water hydropanels use solar energy to extract water from the vapor produced. These are panels that do not require electricity or connection to public utility infrastructure. This means they can be installed anywhere in the world for an off-grid and sustainable solution.
Rexi, the little one at home
The company just introduced a new residential model called Rexi, which is half the size of a standard hydropan. They are optimized to supply a single home, but can also find use in businesses and schools. A hydropanel can produce from 6 to 10 bottles of drinking water per day, the needs of 3 people. Two hydropanels may be the ideal size to meet your entire home's water needs. If we then want to combine it with systems that recycle water (such as Hydra loop) we will arrive at exceptional autonomy.
How do the hydro panels work?
hydropanels work by absorbing water vapor from the air onto a hygroscopic material, which passively condenses this vapor into water.
Hygroscopic materials only attract water molecules and not impurities: the water obtained is absolutely drinkable. The innovation earned the company the 2019 Lemelson Award, awarded by the prestigious MIT.
Zero Mass Water: how much do the hydro panels cost?
The first installations of these systems will take place later this summer. A domestic solution is enough on Rexi hydro panels starts from an equivalent of about 2500 euros.
