{
  "id": 10655476,
  "title": "Elemental Water Makers installs solar desalination systems across Tongan islands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/elemental-water-makers-installs-solar-desalination-systems-across",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-29T09:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/elemental-water-makers-installs-solar-desalination-systems-across-tongan-islands-161799.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Elemental Water Makers, in collaboration with Australian company Bluemont Pty Ltd and Dutch technology provider Elemental Water Makers, has successfully installed solar-powered desalination systems in two remote communities on Tonga's Vava'u island group. The project aims to provide a reliable source of safe drinking water, addressing the communities' dependence on rainwater harvesting and the potential risks of drought and unpredictable rainfall. Each solar-powered desalination unit can produce up to 4,300 liters of WHO-standard drinking water per day, providing a combined capacity of up to 8,600 liters for the two communities. The installation includes a training component, with ten community members per island, including at least five women, being trained to operate and maintain the systems. The project emphasizes local ownership and climate resilience, with the systems designed for 15 years of service and low maintenance. The initiative also received grant support through Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) and is being considered for expansion to 23 more remote communities with the help of the Tongan Government and potential support from the Asian Development Bank.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}