Aqwind Solutions News
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Israeli startup aims to save the planet from thirst using algae
Israeli startup Aqwind has developed a low-cost water treatment system that uses bacteria and algae to clean dirty water for irrigation. The system reduces the energy requirement in water treatment by 70% to 90% by using algae to generate oxygen for bacteria to decompose sewage. Aqwinds system is a net generator of energy and produces methane, which can be used for power generation. The company has sold 25 systems so far, including one in California and the rest in Israel. Aqwind has also partnered with Israels national water company Mekorot to clean desalination output. The treated water is clean enough for agriculture but not recommended for drinking.
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Israeli startup harnesses algae to treat wastewater in developing world
Israeli company Aquanos has developed a low-cost, energy-positive solution for water treatment, particularly suitable for the developing world. The companys system introduces algae into the water-treatment process, reducing the energy cost of water treatment by 70% to 90%. The system also generates energy in the form of biogas, which can be used for power generation. Aquanos has started to sell its systems in Israel and globally, although none are operational yet. The company has raised about $2 million from private and strategic investors, including World Water Works and Fortuna Holdings.
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Aquanos Wins Coveted Cleanvest Cup at Watec Israel Conference
Aquanos, an Israeli water-tech company, won the Cleanvest Cup award for best innovative company at the 2015 Watec Israel conference. Their microalgae-based system offers energy efficient wastewater purification, producing high-grade effluent and biogas. Aquanos has contracts to install their unique wastewater treatment systems across Africa, Asia, North America, and Israel. The company is seeing substantial interest in their technology from the Southwestern United States as a low-cost solution for building wastewater treatment capacity. Aquanos is part of Fortuna-Holdings B.V., a Netherlands based financial group.
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http://israelnewtech.com/2015/05/israel-cleantech-companies-hosted-by-obama-at-the-white-house/
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The BIRD Foundation Endows $4 Million to 5 Israeli Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy and Israel’s Ministry of National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Resources have selected five projects to receive $4 million under the 2014 Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Energy program. The selected projects aim to develop clean energy technologies and improve economic competitiveness, create jobs, and support innovative companies. The projects will leverage private sector cost-share for a total project value of $10.3 million. BIRD Energy has approved 22 projects with a total investment of about $18 million since its establishment in 2009. The partnership between Israel and the United States aims to encourage cooperation between Israeli and American companies in the energy sector.
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