Efficiency of AWG as a Water and Energy Solution

Air water generation (AWG) is not a new concept. In fact, the technology has already been proven and tested in some of the world’s drought-prone areas. Perhaps one of the main selling points of AWG is it costs less and consumes less energy, compared to the production of bottled water, which, according to Phys.org, costs about 5.6 to 10.2 million joules of energy per liter or more than 2,000 times the energy required to produce tap water. In places where there are no water systems, AWGs prove to be a better water and energy solution, although the amount of water generated will depend on certain factors.

Environmental Factors

Naturally, if the temperature and humidity levels are high, water production will be low. The AWG also tends to work harder to purify the air and filter the water for drinking. As a result, the amount generated will not be consistent.

Water Needs

The water needs of people are also included in the equation. An AWG used in a small residential building, where there are only a handful of inhabitants, can produce a few gallons of water a day. If water is going to be used for other applications such as cooking, landscaping, bathing, etc., the need may increase.

Generation Capacity

Larger AWGs used for commercial applications tend to use up more energy because they are capable to produce more water. Meanwhile, residential AWGs that range from 300 to 1,200 watts has an energy consumption compared to that of a PC desktop.