Vayujal (VJ-400 Lpd Unit)
Vayujal
Vayujal is a water harvesting technology that converts atmospheric humidity into drinking water.
Vayujal (VJ-400 Lpd Unit) is a 400-liter water harvesting and purifying device that extracts water from atmospheric humidity. It aims to solve the global water shortage problem by utilizing abundant water molecules in the air. The device is also known for atmospheric water generators (AWGs) and is commercially available. It was designed by Ramesh Kumar, Ankit Nagar, and Prof T Pradeep as a startup in IIT Madras, India. It uses an 8 stage water purification system before it reaches the consumer and meet the WHO drinking water standards.
India
This product is distributed by the manufacturer itself.
6,150 USD (450,000 INR) On interview with manufacturer 2020
Primary competitors include Air-O-Water, Waterfromair, FND Air and water generators. However, many other air-to-water generators are available in the market.
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Target users for this product include households, mainly located in water-scarce places and places with high humidity.
