Comprehensive Review on Low-Cost, Solar-Powered Water Purification Technologies for Remote Areas

• Published in: E3S web of conferences 2024-01, Vol.505, p.2005
• Main Authors: Anjimoon, Shaik, R J, Anandhi, Singh, Navdeep, Parmar, Ashish, Sharma, Niti, Mohammad, Q.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: low-cost filtration systems; off-grid water purification; remote area availability; renewable energy in water treatment; solar-powered water purification; sustainable water solutions
• ISSN: 2267-1242; 2267-1242
• DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202450502005

The research article explores the increasing need for readily available potable water in geographically remote and deprived areas. The main objective of this research is to design and perform a cost-efficient water purification system which utilizes solar power. This system is specially designed to function in locations where electricity and standard water treatment infrastructures are rare. It focuses on the research, development, and execution of cuttingedge technologies that employ solar energy for powering filtration and purification systems, which improves the accessibility of clean water in remote and under-served areas. The study involves a choice of materials based on their value for money and long-lasting properties, the addition of solar panels together with filtering systems, and assessing the capacity of the system to function well in different environmental situations. The system design is improved through the application of field tests and the integration of community feedback. The main purpose of this study is to propose a sustainable solution to the issue of water shortage in remote regions. While doing so, it will contribute to worldwide initiatives dedicated to enhancing the availability of water and advancing the health of the public.