In September 2023, GFM Fotovoltaica and GENAQ installed the first solar-powered atmospheric water generator in Djibouti. The project is part of a strategic collaboration agreement between both companies to promote the generation of drinking water in areas where this resource is scarce, inaccessible or unsafe.

Water stress is fatally affecting life in the Horn of Africa as a symptom of a strong climate problem. Although these countries contribute less than 1% to global emissions, they are currently suffering the highest price in terms of lives and livelihoods. The demographic increase does not help to balance the reduction in water tables as a consequence of the ridiculous levels of precipitation. Consumption of non-potable water is the only alternative for people struggling to cope with the humanitarian consequences of climate change.

The solar photovoltaic solution supplies stable and ecological electricity to an atmospheric water generator with a production capacity of up to 5,000 liters per day. The electricity generator is embedded in a maritime container under a plug&play scheme, supplying autonomous energy to the water solution. This system converts atmospheric humidity into drinking water, facilitating access to clean, safe water in places where it is essential.

The success lies in the alliance between GENAQ, as an expert in atmospheric water generation, and GFM as a key partner in electrification in contexts of poverty. In accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the partnership between both companies aims to expand atmospheric water generators powered by solar energy in contexts where the population continues to suffer from water scarcity and energy poverty.