Rainmaker in Kuwait: Precipitating a Solution

Abstract

Dutch Rainmaker of the Netherlands had developed a wind-energy-driven system that would generate energy required to extract the vapor from the flowing air and to condense it into water for routine use. The water accumulated in tanks within the system. Several other vendors had developed and deployed such water-extraction systems, especially for use in emergency situations such as earthquakes and hurricanes. At about 7,500 lpd, the Rainmaker system was larger than most comparable technologies. Additionally, since it was coupled with a wind energy generator, it did not require external power supply: It was totally independent of the utility power grid, surface water sources, groundwater aquifers, and water distribution networks.

The fact that this installation is now fully operational and has generated water out air confirms our technology is equipped to solve real-world problems.

—Dutch Rainmaker, September 2013

When I first saw the technology I knew that I was looking at something that had the ability to dramatically change how water is supplied to communities around the world.

—Piers Clark

Commercial Director—Thames Water Utilities

Strategy advisory board member—Dutch Rainmaker