Technical Guide

    How solar water purification works

    Award-winning technology delivering 10,000 liters daily

    Goldman Sachs Funded10+ Years R&DIoT-Enabled

    Developed by a Forbes 30 Under 30 team with backing from Goldman Sachs. Our OASIS Box™ combines solar power, advanced filtration, and real-time IoT monitoring for complete transparency.

    The Purification Process

    From contaminated source water to safe drinking water in five stages

    Step 1

    Solar Power Collection

    Photovoltaic panels capture sunlight and convert it to electricity, enabling off-grid operation in remote areas without electrical infrastructure.

    Step 2

    Pre-Filtration

    Water passes through sediment filters that remove large particles, dirt, and debris, protecting downstream filtration stages.

    Step 3

    Multi-Stage Filtration

    Advanced membrane filtration removes bacteria, viruses, parasites, and harmful contaminants down to microscopic levels.

    Step 4

    Quality Monitoring

    IoT sensors continuously measure Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and other water quality parameters in real-time.

    Step 5

    Safe Water Dispensing

    Purified water is stored and dispensed to community members, with digital flowmeters tracking every liter produced.

    Technical Specifications

    OASIS Box Specifications

    Daily Output
    10,000 liters
    Serves 250+ people daily
    Power Source
    100% Solar
    Off-grid operation
    Filtration
    Multi-stage
    Removes 99.9% contaminants
    Monitoring
    IoT-enabled
    Real-time data tracking
    CO₂ Reduction
    272 tons/year
    Per unit deployed
    Lifespan
    10+ years
    With proper maintenance

    How OASIS Box Compares

    See how solar-powered purification stacks up against traditional methods

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    OASIS Box
    Boiling
    Chlorination
    Bottled Water
    Environmental Impact

    Carbon Reduction & Sustainability

    Each OASIS Box deployment contributes to climate action by eliminating biomass-based water purification

    272
    tons CO₂
    Reduced per OASIS Box annually

    By eliminating biomass-based boiling for water purification

    Gold
    Standard
    Carbon certification

    UNFCCC-sanctioned verification of carbon offset claims

    0
    emissions
    During operation

    100% solar-powered with no fuel consumption

    Gold Standard Certification: Our carbon program is developed in coordination with the UNFCCC-sanctioned Gold Standard foundation, ensuring rigorous third-party verification of all carbon offset claims.

    Innovation by Award-Winning Team

    A young, passionate team backed by world-class institutions

    Forbes 30 Under 30

    Founder Hamza Farrukh named to Asia's top young social entrepreneurs (2018)

    Winner of Goldman Sachs Gives

    Won $150,000 from Goldman Sachs Gives Impact Fund to scale OASIS Box technology

    10+ Years R&D

    Continuous investment in research and development for cutting-edge water solutions

    Featured in Business Insider as "the 24-year-old Goldman Sachs banker who wants to solve the global water crisis"

    Diana Award RecipientPoints of Light HonoreeGold Standard Certified

    OASIS Box Global Deployment

    Real-time data from our operational units worldwide

    680
    Units Deployed
    8
    Countries
    6.8 Million
    Daily Capacity (L)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does solar water purification work?

    Solar water purification uses photovoltaic panels to power filtration systems that remove contaminants from water. The OASIS Box combines solar power with multi-stage membrane filtration, sediment removal, and continuous quality monitoring to produce safe drinking water without grid electricity or fuel.

    Is solar-purified water safe to drink?

    Yes. The OASIS Box uses advanced filtration that removes 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and contaminants. Real-time TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) monitoring ensures water quality meets WHO standards. Each unit is equipped with IoT sensors that track water quality continuously.

    How much water can an OASIS Box produce?

    Each OASIS Box produces up to 10,000 liters of clean water per day, enough to serve approximately 250 people (at 40 liters per person daily). The actual output depends on sunlight availability and source water conditions.

    What maintenance does the OASIS Box require?

    The OASIS Box is designed for community maintenance with simple procedures: regular filter cleaning, periodic filter replacement, and basic system checks. Bondh E Shams provides training to local community members and remote monitoring support through our IoT dashboard.

    How does this compare to boiling water?

    Boiling requires fuel (wood, charcoal, or gas), produces CO₂ emissions, and takes significant time and effort. The OASIS Box uses free solar energy, produces zero emissions during operation, and provides continuous water supply without manual effort. Each unit saves approximately 272 tons of CO₂ annually compared to biomass boiling.

    What is the Gold Standard carbon certification?

    Gold Standard is a certification body sanctioned by the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) that verifies carbon offset claims. Bondh E Shams carbon program deployments undergo rigorous third-party audits to validate the CO₂ reductions from replacing biomass-based water boiling.

    Bondh E Shams Research Desk

    For technical details, partnership discussions, or research collaboration

    project@solarbondehesham.com

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