Solar-powered hydropanels delivering 15-20L of clean drinking water daily with zero grid dependency. Transforming humidity into hope for rural communities.
Our innovative hydropanel system combines radiative cooling and solar regenerationto harvest clean drinking water from atmospheric humidity, requiring zero grid power.
Advanced IR-emissive coating cools the panel 5°C below ambient temperature, causing atmospheric moisture to condense as pure water droplets.
Solar heating drives moisture from desiccant bricks at 70°C. A small fan circulates vapor to the cooled surface for condensation.
V-groove channels guide condensed water to a central collection point. Food-grade pump lifts water to storage with mineral conditioning.
Per 1m² panel in optimal conditions
Small PV panel for fan and pump only
90% locally-sourced materials
With minimal maintenance
Atmospheric Water Generator
Designed with sustainability, accessibility, and local empowerment at its core
Designed for production using materials and skills available in-country, creating jobs and reducing transportation costs while building local expertise.
All construction plans, CAD files, and technical documentation freely available under CC BY-SA license for global replication and community adaptation.
Empowering women-run cooperatives to manage water infrastructure, providing technical training and creating sustainable local businesses.
Every hydropanel represents transformed lives. Stories from our pilot communities in Ghana
Our pilot hydropanel has been providing consistent clean water for three months, eliminating the need for daily water collection trips that previously took 2-3 hours.
Installation at a rural primary school ensures students have access to safe drinking water throughout the day, improving attendance and reducing waterborne illness.
Local women trained in hydropanel maintenance have started a water kiosk business, creating sustainable income while serving their community.
Our vision extends beyond pilot projects - transforming lives one drop at a time
Target households by 2026
Lives to be impacted
"Before the hydropanel, my daughters spent hours fetching water every morning. Now they go to school on time and have more time to study. This technology is changing our future."
— Akosua M., Cape Coast resident
Engineered for reliability and efficiency in challenging environments
Core engineering philosophy driving every design decision
Minimal moving parts and straightforward assembly ensure reliability and ease of maintenance in remote locations
90% locally-sourced materials and open-source design enable community-based production and long-term viability
Modular design allows multiple units to work together, scaling from household to community-level water production
Complete technical documentation, CAD files, and construction guides available under Creative Commons license for global replication.
Working with leading organizations to bring sustainable water solutions to communities across Africa
World Health Organization Africa
International WASH NGO
Kwame Nkrumah University
Ghana Water Company Limited
We're actively seeking partnerships with organizations committed to sustainable water access
Active Partnerships
Countries Engaged
Lives to Impact
Whether you're a research institution, NGO, or government agency - let's work together to expand access to clean water
Contact UsEverything you need to know about atmospheric water generation technology and the Aquion hydropanel system.
Harvesting clean water from air through open-source innovation for rural communities.
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Bringing clean water within reach — one square metre and one byte at a time.