Who we are
Convert Energy is a new company determined to make a difference in the world. We specialise in low carbon projects with a focus on technology development.
Our Project
Watt2Water is a device for purifying dirty water to make it safe for drinking. The dirty water is first taken into the machine and passed through two filters, this helps to remove impurities.
The water is then pre-heated by the sun and moved into Watt2Water’s innovative low temperature evaporation tank.
The tank creates a rainforest-like atmosphere, causing artificial rain which cascades down into a holding tank, which is illuminated with UV radiation killing bacteria and viruses. The clean water is then collected ready for drinking.
Why it matters
Millions of people across the world are without access to clean drinking water. The WHO and UNICEF tell us that for every nine people on earth, one of us is forced to drink dirty water, and over a third of these live in sub-Saharan Africa. This leads to a substantial risk of disease; over half a million people die each year from diseases caused by poor quality drinking water.
Africa is known for its intense, hot climate. Conditions that only exacerbate the shortage of available clean water. But what if we could harness these conditions and use them to our advantage in producing clean water?
This climate provides an abundance of solar energy. This energy can be harnessed to power the Watt2Water unit. By combining multiple methods of sterilisation, each unit can produce around 25 litres of clean, safe drinking water per day, enough for up to ten people.
Watt2Water would require no installation and minimal training on its operation and maintenance. Simply place the inlet pump in a river, lake or any other source of water, whatever the quality and let the sun do the rest.
Why we need you
Watt2Water is still in the development phase. We need your help to make it a reality. We have come so far in getting the design to where we are now, but we now need your help in getting the first unit made. Once the first rig has been completed, the design can be refined and put into production.
Our partner Hope Spring
We are now working with Hope Spring, a charity who aim to assist people and communities in poor, often remote areas in Nigeria to identify, develop and establish a sustainable source of clean water. It aims to alleviate poverty, as well as sanitation and hygiene challenges associated with lack of access to clean water. Find them at www.hopespring.org.uk and on Facebook, hopespringwater, Twitter, @hopespringH2O and LinkedIn, hope-spring
Getting in Touch
Make sure to visit our project website, www.watt2water.com and follow us on our social media pages: on Facebook, convertenergy, Twitter, @convert_energy, and LinkedIn, convert-energy-ltd
