Fighting climate change with solar energy

A TICKET OUT OF POVERTY

Solvatten: Changing Lives and Saving the Planet, One Drop at a Time

Imagine waking up every day with the sun, not because you’re an early riser by choice, but because you have to walk miles to fetch water for your family. Now, imagine a simple, yet ingenious device that turns this grueling daily chore into a thing of the past. Meet Solvatten, the Swedish innovation that’s making clean water accessible and fighting climate change, all while harnessing the power of the sun.

 

More Than Just a Water Purifier

Solvatten is not your average water purifier. Sure, it uses solar energy to make water safe for drinking and hygiene, but its ripple effects go way beyond that. This nifty gadget is also a ticket out of poverty (SDG 1), improving health and freeing up time for families to focus on education and work. Solvatten improves the life’s of over 620,000 people (at the time of publication) in the global south.

 

Health is Wealth (SDG 3)

We often take clean water for granted, but for many, it’s a luxury. Solvatten is changing this narrative. By eliminating waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid, it’s giving people a shot at a healthier life. It’s not just a device; it’s a lifeline.

 

Empowering Women, One Drop at a Time (SDG 5)

For women and girls, the time saved from not having to collect water is life-changing. It means less risk of violence and more time for education and work. In short, Solvatten is not just purifying water; it’s leveling the playing field for gender equality.

 

A Friend to the Earth (SDGs 7, 13, 15)

Let’s talk numbers, but not the boring kind. Solvatten is capturing a jaw-dropping 2.2 billion KWh of sunlight. That’s like turning off a coal plant for a year! It’s treating enough water to fill 1,882 Olympic-sized swimming pools and preventing a staggering 784,000 tonnes of CO2 from polluting our skies. Oh, and it’s saving forests, too, making our planet a little greener and a lot happier.

 

Why Solvatten Matters to All of Us

In a world that often feels like it’s teetering on the edge, Solvatten offers a glimmer of hope. It’s proof that sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a way of life that we can all adopt. And the best part? It makes doing good feel good.

 

Want to Be Part of the Change?

If Solvatten’s story resonates with you, why not be part of it? Book a meeting with us, and let’s explore how you can join this incredible journey toward a better, more sustainable world.

Please get in touch!

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