Enhancing Education and Health in La Guajira: Katanama's Solar-Powered Desalination Plant
In collaboration with ZOA, Boreal Light has successfully inaugurated a second desalination plant in the Katanama community, located in the heart of Alta Guajira, Colombia. This plant boasts an impressive capacity of producing 1000 liters of potable water per hour using solar power, ensuring a constant supply of safe and clean water for over 300 children attending the Katanama educational institution. Among these students, approximately 150 are boarders who now benefit from a healthier and more conducive learning environment.
This project underscores the transformative impact of innovative technologies in improving living conditions and supporting education in resource-limited areas. By providing reliable access to clean water, the initiative not only enhances health and well-being but also contributes to better educational outcomes.
Key Facts
Technology transfer
Solar-powered water desalination plant for the production of clean drinking water
Status
Commissioned in February 2024
Country, region
Colombia, La Guajira
Impact achieved
Constant access to clean drinking water for over 300 students in the Katanama community, supporting a healthier learning environment.
