Akvo Expanded Atmospheric Water Generation Systems
The company established water harvesting units across global sites to produce drinking water from humidity.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Current Conditions
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Founded by Navkaran Singh Bagga in 2018, Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems now operates at over 2,000 sites in 15 countries. The technology extracts drinking water from atmospheric moisture in areas lacking traditional infrastructure.
Why it matters
This technology provides a critical solution for regions where conventional water pipelines and borewells are unreliable or non-existent. It utilizes off-grid, solar-powered systems to deliver clean water by condensing air humidity.
The systems require humidity levels above 30 percent for practical operation and consume approximately 0.4 kWh of electricity per litre of water produced. All installations are tested against IS 10500 water quality standards.
The players
Navkaran Singh Bagga
He is the founder of Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems and led the development of its water extraction technology.
Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems
This company manufactures atmospheric water generators and utilizes the Nimbus OS platform for remote system monitoring.
The details
The process draws air through specialized filters and passes it over a chilled coil to condense water vapor into liquid droplets. The resulting water undergoes sediment filtration, carbon filtration, ultrafiltration, and ultraviolet disinfection, with final mineral addition to ensure safety.
Timeline
Navkaran Singh Bagga began developing the water generation technology in 2017.
Akvo was formally incorporated in 2018.
Two solar-powered water generator units were commissioned in the Philippines in September 2026.
Seasonal Patterns
The expansion follows the growth trajectory established since the 2018 incorporation of Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems. Current operations represent a maturation of atmospheric water generation technology from initial testing to widespread municipal and disaster relief deployment.
Communities facing water scarcity can utilize these off-grid systems to secure a stable supply of drinking water without relying on traditional pipelines. These units are specifically designed for disaster relief scenarios and municipal programmes where centralized infrastructure is unavailable.
The takeaway
Atmospheric water generation offers a viable pathway for providing clean drinking water in off-grid or moisture-rich environments. Success with this technology depends on maintaining specific humidity thresholds and balancing energy consumption with output needs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Logical Indian.
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