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SunSaluter

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Eden F

Berkeley, CA

people helped5000
People Doing It 15

The Problem

If we compare reports published by the World Bank on water and the World Energy Outlook on electricity, there is a significant overlap in populations of emerging countries, especially in rural areas, that are lacking access to both resources. We believe in the consolidation of different appropriate technologies for a more integrated solution. For access to more electricity than usual to make off-grid solar more affordable, a family can now supply themselves with clean water at the same time without any additional cost.

Plan of Action

The SunSaluter supports impoverished communities in meeting their needs for both electricity and clean water. Using the weight displacement of water passing through a filter, the SunSaluter rotates solar panels throughout the day, optimize energy collection by up to 40%. For access to more electricity than usual, a family can now supply themselves with clean water at the same time without any additional cost. The SunSaluter won the Westly Prize, Mashable-UN Foundation Startups for Social Good Challenge, second prize at the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge, and the grand prize at the Staples-Ashoka Youth Social Entrepreneurship Challenge.