The development of so many different panels is becoming an overwhelming topic. Traditional solar panels, improved ones, transparent ones—what’s next? Well, the next thing is panels that are capable of extracting drinking water from the atmosphere, which is completely suitable for human consumption. Yes, you read that right. This has been made possible thanks to SOURCE Hydropanels, who have opted for this technological innovation, using traditional solar panel technology to capture water from the atmosphere. This new technology aims to reduce plastic consumption and pollution, and to invest in the sustainability of the planet. In addition, it is an option that allows for reducing the intake of microplastics derived from regular water bottles. Moreover, the quality of the water from SOURCE Hydropanels would not be compromised, as it would be mineralized water suitable for consumption.
SOURCE Hydropanels
A hydropanel is a device that uses solar energy to extract vapor from the air and convert it into drinkable, mineralized, and fresh water. One of the most advantageous aspects of these panels is that they do not require any electrical infrastructure or additional water. It is a completely independent system, and it is only necessary to connect it to the domestic supply or a dispenser to obtain it.
What is the process that takes place to obtain water?
The SOURCE Hydropanels carry out a series of steps to obtain drinking water:
- The fans are powered by solar energy, responsible for drawing air through a specialized hygroscopic material that absorbs water vapor.
- With the heat generated by the sun, controlled airflow releases the vapor.
- The condensation of purified water is achieved through the generation of a dew point within the panel thanks to an intelligent controller.
- Thanks to the ozonization process, the sterility of the water is ensured and it is mineralized for taste and health reasons.
- Water is now ready to drink and can be stored or channeled to a dispenser.
This process can be carried out in any region and climate, facilitating the obtaining of water in those most compromised places.
How do they make the water mineralized and potable?
Bottled water is preferred for being the cleanest. However, the water from SOURCE Hydropanels is entirely drinkable for health reasons, and it has a different taste. At the moment the pure vapor is obtained, essential minerals are added for the mineralization of the water (if you’ll pardon the redundancy), such as calcium or magnesium. All of this aims for the water to hydrate and improve its absorption. The process that leads to obtaining sustainable and refreshing water is:
- PH-balanced.
- Contamination free.
- Of a mineralized consistently.
- Free from microplastics and other industrial pollutants.
What would it mean to have this technology in every home?
This method seems to be the most viable, easy, practical, and above all effective way to end the consumption of bottled water in plastic. More than 500 billion plastic bottles are used each year, which are not recycled and end up contaminating our oceans, as landfills cannot absorb such a large amount of waste. The Hydropanels are expected to provide water for a household of 4 people, generating 0% waste.
Seen from the outside and without delving too deeply into its framing and marketing, the SOURCE Hydropanels seem like a very good alternative to unwanted plastic bottles. They represent a completely clean, waste-free, and healthy alternative, as they would eliminate the ingestion of microplastics that affect our health.