SolarDew, a Dutch developer of innovative solar-powered water purification technology, recently raised €800K in funding from Connect the Drops, a Dutch investor in early-stage startups in the water sector, and Oost NL, the regional development agency of the Dutch provinces Gelderland and Overijssel, which invested for the second time.
The company’s goal is to provide one million people with access to clean drinking water by 2035.
The scarcity of clean drinking water is a growing global issue, particularly in rural areas, where 80 per cent of the population lacks access to safe drinking water (CFR). In addition, water sources are becoming increasingly saline and polluted.
“Our market forecasts show that by 2030, more than 100 million people will be in need of an alternative source for clean drinking water,” said Alexander van der Kleij, CEO of SolarDew.
Current solutions, such as purchasing bottled water or transporting water over long distances, are unsustainable and fail to provide a long-term solution to water scarcity. In addition, existing water purification and desalination technologies are often designed for large-scale applications, making them complex to operate and maintenance-intensive.
