Newsletter, october 2013
We can see how the access to safe, warm water from Solvatten have changed behaviors and habits of people, simply because it helps them to save money, save energy and time. With very little effort it becomes a part of a daily routine, just put Solvatten out in the sun and let heat it up. […]
Inventor of Solvatten, Petra Wadström wins Polhems Prize
The jury states: ”Petra Wadstrom’s innovation Solvatten is low tech but non the less ingenious. It addresses a growing global problem to millions of people living in poverty and without access to safe water and clean energy”. The Polhem Prize is a highly prestigious Swedish prize awarded by Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers (formerly Civilingenjörsförbundet […]
Quality of life improves in Kenyan refugee camp and host community
Using Solvatten in host community, Kakuma, Kenya A Solvatten project in Kenya run by Lutheran World Federation (LWF) – World Service, has proven great success- both the Kakuma Refugee Camp and host communities have recorded significant health improvements, reduced cases of diarrheal disease, reduced eye infections among children, improved hygiene as well as reduced fuel use. […]
Solvatten example of resilient solution in WCARO- UNICEF review
Lack of safe drinking water remains one of the greatest challenges in the developing world and large investments in providing all worlds’ population with drinking water have been done during several years, but in many cases the results have not been considered successful, nor resilient. UNICEF West and Central Africa Region researcher Catrine Sandstedt has […]
UNDP Sustainable Procurement Policy
24th of October is the date to celebrate UN. Thats a good reason for highlighting the new UNDP Sustainable Procurement Policy. UNDP is committed to sustainable procurement and will maximize environmental, social and economic considerations in the procurement process whenever and wherever possible. This is great news to Solvatten and other providers of clean tech and sustainable solutions. […]
Petra Wadstrom nominated for Swedish Polhems Prize
Petra Wadstrom has been nominated for Polhems Prize for the life changing innovation Solvatten. The winning choice is between the makers of a sanitation napkin, the portable water purifier Solvatten and climate-friendly DC breaker. Prize winner is announced in November and distributed by the Swedish Engineers for technological innovation of high-level or ingenious solution to […]
Petra Wadstrom, Shamengo Pioneers in Paris
Shamengo, Newmanity and LH Forum invites international frontrunners in sustainability and other Shamengo Pioneers between 19 and 24 september 2013 in Paris. Petra Wadstrom, CEO Solvatten is attending a radio show covering Shamengo and the subjects of sustainability is being broadcasted to 46M people in West Africa. Read more here.
President Obama introduced to a life changing clean tech solution
During the course of his one day in Stockholm, Sweden President Obama visited the Royal Institute of Technology KTH to see the latest research in energy solutions, research and innovation. Inventor of Solvatten, Petra Wadström was given the chance to present the unique Solvatten Solar Water System and how it is used to improve health, empower women […]
Swedish Soroptimist Clubs engaging in Solvatten
Swedish Soroptimists have engaged strongly in Solvatten and initiated their own Solvatten projects together with partners. In 2012, the Stockholm-Roslagen Soroptimist Club started a fundraising campaign to provide Solvatten to a SOS Children’s Village in Lubango in Angola. The club engaged their local community in the Stockholm-Roslagen area, leading to a substantial contribution to the […]
Bottled water for sale to support Solvatten project
Some 30 Swedish Hemköp and Willys stores are now selling water for the benefit of a Solvatten project in Uganda. Axfood has produced a 0,5 liter bottle of sparkling water with lemon flavor as part of the cooperation with Solvatten. The bottles are sold for 10 SEK where half the proceeds goes to the project. […]