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Water Mini Grids – Mini in Size, but Giant in Impact
Water Mini Grids - Mini in Size, but Giant in Impact Water has been the main driving force for human settlements throughout human history; and we as a human race have become more aware of the important role water plays in our daily lives. In many drier parts of Africa, the main concern of the population is limited or inaccessible water resources and as water is fundamentally the essence of life, the pressing question is how to supply water to people living in rural off-grid areas in an economic, social, and environmentally sustainable way. These rural off-grid [...]
The Water Energy Nexus – Article 3 – Water & Electricity Synergies
THE WATER ENERGY NEXUS by Herbot Mesnard ARTICLE III Water & Electricity Synergies The water and energy sectors are closely linked: it’s what is commonly called the water-energy nexus. In this series of articles, we will study the interactions between water and electricity and how changes in one sector are affecting the other. The development of renewable energies (RE) and lower power consumption water treatment technologies are not only deeply transforming the water sector, they are also increasing the possible synergies between the water and energy sectors. “The water [...]
The Water Energy Nexus – Article 2 – Optimising electricity supply
THE WATER ENERGY NEXUS by Herbot Mesnard ARTICLE II Optimising electricity supply The water and energy sectors are closely linked: it’s what is commonly called the water-energy nexus. In this series of articles, we will study the interactions between water and electricity and how changes in one sector are affecting the other. The development of renewable energies (RE) and lower power consumption water treatment technologies are not only deeply transforming the water sector, they are also increasing the possible synergies between the water and energy sectors. “The water sector [...]
The Water Energy Nexus – Article 1 – Electricity Consumption Trends
THE WATER ENERGY NEXUS by Herbot Mesnard ARTICLE I Electricity Consumption Trends The water and energy sectors are closely linked: it’s what is commonly called the water-energy nexus. In this series of articles, we will study the interactions between water and electricity and how changes in one sector are affecting the other. The development of renewable energies (RE) and lower power consumption water treatment technologies are not only deeply transforming the water sector, they are also increasing the possible synergies between the water and energy sectors. “The water sector [...]
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Water Security in the Northen Cape
Philipstown Water Security Project Decentralised Solar Powered Borehole Supply System (1 MLD) PROJECT CONTEXT Water Security achieved with Solar Powered Borehole Supply Scheme Bulk Supply of Potable Water in the Municipal network Philipstown, Northern Cape (5000 residents) Commissioned in March 2021 Project realised in association with LONGYUAN MULILO DE AAR WIND FARM Socio - Economic Development program PROJECT INFORMATION & VISUAL 5 boreholes scheme, 60 KW Solar Energy Capacity Objective of producing 1 Mega Litre per Day of potable water only from solar energy Full Digital Monitoring : Live Production Data, Remote Control & improved operations [...]
We changed our Name! TWS is now IWS – Impact Water Solutions
Hey ! We are changing our name ! When Turnkey Water Solutions was started in 2016, the vision for the business was to provide sustainable solutions in the water industry and provide our clients with an “end-to-end” or “Turnkey” solution when it came to their water needs. Our first significant project, the first solar powered desalination plant in Africa, built in the Western Cape of South Africa in 2018, spoke exactly to those values. Fast forward to 2021 Our team expanded with high quality individuals, bringing strong technical and finance expertise Our vision has evolved to address the full Water [...]
Treating Iron Content in Water
Treating Iron Content in Water Why treat Iron content in Water? Iron (Fe) and Manganese (Mn) in water sources can become a serious operational issue in downstream process equipment. Depending on the concentration of the Fe and Mn in the water source, this could lead to an aesthetic (lower concentrations) or a chronic health (higher concentrations) issue when water is utilised as a potable water source. High Fe and Mn concentrations are generally not seen when dealing with surface water sources, however, exceptions can occur. High naturally occurring Fe and Mn concentrations are predominant in groundwater sources, where contact with [...]
Synergy Groove, Mc Gregor
Synergy Groove, Mc Gregor: Treating 15 000 liters of grey and black water per day. Synergy Groove is a 50 seat restaurant and pub in Main Road, Mc Gregor. The objective was to design and install a plant that allowed for three times the normal retention time and treating 5000 liters of waste water containing oils, fats and food waste. System installed: Clarus Fusion ZF 4000. Water is re-used for irrigation and gardening. System manufactured in South Africa. Low power consumption: 336 Watts + 75W UV chamber. Low maintenance: 6 months, non-disruptive. 20 Years guarantee. [...]
Witsand Water Production Unit
Witsand Water Production Unit: The first solar desalination plant in Africa - an integration with OSMOSUN® technology. Co-financed by the French and Western Cape Governments, this project was fully implemented in 8 weeks and achieved its full production objective within 1 week. Environmental safety is assured through our comprehensive environmental management plan to carefully measure the impact of the project on the environment and making the data publicly available on the municipal website (www.hessequa.gov.za). Municipal staff has been trained on the desalination plant's general daily operations. Together with Mascara Renewable Water, we monitor the plant remotely to ensure [...]