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Global Water Center (GWC) has completed the construction of a Solar Powered Water Systems (SPWS) Demonstration Site in Karnataka, India. The facility, located in Suradhenupura, Karnataka, is a game-changer in providing a place for hands-on training for hundreds of water professionals while showcasing the transformative potential of solar pumping in delivering safe water access to rural areas. The site serves as a teaching tool and a source of safe water for approximately 1,500 people, making it a significant milestone in GWC’s efforts to support the government of Karnataka’s goal of providing safe water to over 60 million residents across the state.
The SPWS Demonstration Site is designed to showcase how solar pumping can be used to deliver safe water access in rural areas where infrastructure is often lacking. GWC and the Karnataka’s Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Department will use the site to train water professionals and showcase the technology to interested parties. The site is equipped with informative plaques, allowing visitors to explore the potential of solar pumping in providing sustainable solutions for water access.
Thomas Johnston, CEO of Global Water Center, stated, “This site is a game-changer, providing a place for hands-on training for hundreds of water professionals while demonstrating how clean energy can drive safe water access.” The organization believes that providing safe water access is crucial, and that equipping leaders to create sustainable solutions is essential in ending the global water crisis.
The completion of the demonstration site is part of GWC’s ongoing efforts to support the government of Karnataka and its goal of providing safe water to over 60 million residents. The organization has been working with the government to train engineers through online and in-person courses, and the official inauguration of the facility will be held later this year. GWC’s mission is to equip leaders to create sustainable solutions at the scale needed to end the global water crisis.