- An 8kW solar power system will provide the energy required to power the desalination plant which will provide water for a community in Cape Coast, Ghana.
- About 30 per cent of the water would be sold to the community to generate funds needed for project maintenance.
A solar-powered desalination system has commenced operation in Cape Coast, Ghana. The facility comes after 24 months of research and development. This project developed by Grino Water Solutions is powered by 24 solar PV panels that will provide up to 8 kW electricity daily. This solar system will be used to power the desalination system, which will help supply about 3000 litres of water daily.
The remaining power from the system will be used to operate the borehole and water distribution system for the Jacob Wilson-Say School and provide water for the community. About one-third of the water produced would be sold to generate the revenue needed to maintain and ensure project sustainability.
Financing for the project was provided by Innovation und Zukunft Stiftung (Manfred Schmitz, Barbara Schmitz). The project will provide potable water for over 600 high school students and 400 people living in the community.