Solar-Powered Water Solution Strengthens Community Resilience in Impoori, Kenya

Product: SolarRO BW30 skid-mounted
Production capacity: 0,8 m³ per hour
PV field: 5.3 kW

Challenge

In Impoori, Kenya, a village school and its surrounding community faced severe water scarcity, relying primarily on rainwater harvesting. During prolonged droughts, the only available source was a borehole located 5 km away, requiring significant time and effort to access clean water — especially for schoolchildren.

Solution


World Vision partnered to install a SolarRO BW30 reverse osmosis system, powered by a 5.3 kW solar PV field. With a production capacity of 0.8 m³/h, the system purifies brackish borehole water directly within the community. The solar-powered setup ensures fully autonomous operation, even in off-grid conditions.Impact
The project enabled local, on-demand access to safe drinking water for both the school and the wider community — reducing dependency on distant water sources and enhancing resilience against drought. The solution supports health, education, and time savings, especially for children, while promoting long-term water security through sustainable, decentralized infrastructure.

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