The Watly is a Solar Hub That Provides Multiple Services
Katherine Pendrill — April 18, 2016 — Eco
References: indiegogo & fastcoexist
A Barcelona-based company is changing the face of community infrastructure with a solar-powered device called 'The Watly.' Not only does the hub act as a source of renewable energy, but it also provides communities with clean water and Internet access.
The Watly is an energy hub that is currently being tested in a remote village in Ghana. The system is designed to help people living off the grid gain access to electricity, water and the Internet without going through traditional infrastructure This is possible thanks to the 'energynet,' which is a system that combines water purification and electricity production with information technology. In other words, the device leverages solar power to purify water and then uses photovoltaic technology to generate electricity.
By integrating three different services into a single system, the device provides a more efficient and eco-friendly way for communities to access clean water, electricity and the Internet.
The Watly is an energy hub that is currently being tested in a remote village in Ghana. The system is designed to help people living off the grid gain access to electricity, water and the Internet without going through traditional infrastructure This is possible thanks to the 'energynet,' which is a system that combines water purification and electricity production with information technology. In other words, the device leverages solar power to purify water and then uses photovoltaic technology to generate electricity.
By integrating three different services into a single system, the device provides a more efficient and eco-friendly way for communities to access clean water, electricity and the Internet.
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy Integration - Developing technologies that combine multiple renewable energy sources into a single system to provide efficient and eco-friendly solutions for communities.
2. Off-grid Solutions - Creating innovative devices and systems that enable communities living off the grid to gain access to electricity, water, and internet without relying on traditional infrastructure.
3. Smart Infrastructure - Implementing intelligent and interconnected systems that integrate renewable energy, water purification, and information technology, providing communities with essential services in a sustainable way.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Companies in the renewable energy industry can develop integrated systems that combine water purification, electricity production, and information technology to offer comprehensive solutions for communities.
2. Clean Water - The clean water industry can explore partnerships with renewable energy companies to develop solar-powered water purification systems that can be integrated into community infrastructure.
3. Information Technology - IT companies can collaborate with renewable energy providers to develop smart infrastructure solutions that leverage solar power and enable access to electricity, clean water, and the internet.
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