This off-grid solar e-mobility delivery system makes clean water for crisis zones

San Diego-based Beam Global’s (Nasdaq: BEEM) new solar-powered BeamWell water desalination and e-mobility delivery system provides clean drinking water, electricity, and mobility for crisis zones.

The clean tech innovator’s system is built on its patented EV ARC platform, a 100% renewable, transportable, off-grid EV charging option. It’s self-sufficient, portable, and ready for use in war zones, remote areas, or disaster-stricken regions where clean water is either unavailable or disrupted.

The BeamWell system delivers three vital services: First, it turns seawater into fresh water, storing it in a built-in 3,000-liter tank that gets refilled daily. Second, it generates electricity, which can be used for medical equipment, communication devices, cooking, or lighting. Third, it includes four Benzina Zero electric mopeds for quickly distributing food, water, medicine, and other essential supplies.

Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global, highlighted the importance of BeamWell in response to an increasing number of humanitarian emergencies. “We’re seeing more wars and natural disasters, like recent hurricanes in the US, becoming all too common,” said Wheatley. “Forty percent of the world’s population lives near the sea in areas prone to natural disasters. With BeamWell, we’re addressing three core needs in crisis situations – clean water, power, and mobility to distribute aid. Beam Global is on a mission to make a real difference for those who are suffering.”

The BeamWell system is fully self-contained and can be moved by shipping container, deploying in minutes without needing any construction, electrical work, or infrastructure. It’s designed to relocate as needed, depending on the availability of water supplies. Powered by Beam Global’s EV ARC technology – which has been deployed thousands of times around the world – the system uses solar power to produce renewable energy, desalinate water, and provide electricity for vital aid operations.

The need for clean water in crisis areas is stark. Recent reports estimate that 60 million people in the Middle East and North Africa lack access to safe drinking water. In Gaza, as of October 2024, nearly 2.3 million residents are struggling with a severe water crisis due to damaged infrastructure. This lack of clean water is fueling a public health emergency, with waterborne diseases spreading rapidly. Aid supplies, including water, are far below what’s needed to serve the population, and many organizations face ongoing challenges delivering consistent support amid the conflict.

Beam Global is wrapping up plans for deployment, with the first BeamWell systems expected to be delivered to the Middle East soon, in collaboration with global aid organizations.

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