Atmospheric Water Generation: A Path to Net-Zero

Water is required for the survival and development of all life but needs significant amounts of energy to access, treat and transport the resource for utilization. Rising population growth has increased water demand, resulting in increased stress on our limited water and energy sources. A systems approach is necessary to address this challenge and to develop an alternative solution that fully integrates low carbon distributed energy resources with technology that provides a new source of water generation, such that it can support the future net zero building sector generating as much energy and water than they consume with zero emissions. The study discussed in this paper advances the understanding of atmospheric water generation technology and how its use can supplement traditional freshwater resources. Specific objectives of this assessment were to understand the nature and performance of the atmospheric water generation technology under prevailing meteorological and environmental conditions within the San Antonio region, to develop an understanding of the energy consumption and water production profiles as these conditions vary across geographical locations.