Turning Air into Drinking Water on Site

“The idea of producing clean drinking water directly onsite convinced us, as the Kumulus solution has proven to be robust in construction site conditions and is supported by multiple certifications.”

To address these challenges, AMEA partnered with Kumulus installing air water generators directly on the construction site. This location was especially demanding because the air is extremely dusty, due to constant construction activity and the surrounding desert environment.

Despite these harsh conditions, the Kumulus solution is designed with advanced filtration and mineralization. After ambient air is captured and condensed to produce water, the water goes through a multi-stage filtration system to ensure high quality. The filtered water is then mineralized to enhance the taste. The system operates reliably in off-grid locations and does not depend on water deliveries, making it ideal for remote sites.

It is also simple to use, which helped the team trust and adopt the solution quickly. By  creating water from air on site, Kumulus showcased that clean drinking water can be produced even in the most challenging environments.

Long-Term Value and Sustainability

The partnership between Kumulus Water and AMEA Power creates long-term value by changing how drinking water is supplied at remote energy project sites. Instead of relying on transported water, AMEA Power adopted anon-site, off-grid solution that allows water to be produced where it is needed. This approach reduces dependence on deliveries and gives the project team more control over water availability and water quality in challenging environments.

Kumulus solutions operate independently of municipal infrastructure and can run in off-grid settings using available energy sources, including solar power. Their modular and scalable design makes it easy toadjust water production as and when the needs of the project change. By replacing plastic bottled water, the solution helps reduce plastic waste and lower the environmental impact of long-term site operations.

Demonstrating the Future of Off-Grid Water Access

This case study shows how water from air technology can successfully address drinking water challenges in remote and off-grid construction sites. At the Kairouan project in Tunisia, Kumulus enabled clean drinking water to be produced directly on site, even in dusty conditions and without access to traditional water infrastructure.

By improving water access for workers and reducing reliance on plastic bottled water, the project supported both operational efficiency and sustainability goals. The successful collaboration between AMEA Power and Kumulus Water demonstrates how innovative, decentralized water solutions can be applied to similar projects in remote locations around the world.