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100 Projects that prove the Future of Water is here.

We’re thrilled to announce a monumental achievement: Elemental Water Makers has officially surpassed 100 desalination projects worldwide.

This milestone is a testament to the power of our innovative desalination solutions and the trust our partners & users have placed in us across more than 35 countries. From remote island resorts to developing communities, our mission to provide clean, affordable water powered by the sun is growing faster than ever. This is necessary, as water tariffs continue to rise quickly and water scarcity is a growing global challenge.

We’re pleased to welcome two new project engineers to our growing team and share recent highlights of our work in Belize & Tanzania, showcasing our commitment from project start to finish.

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Sustainable desalination on a Tanzanian island.

Fanjove Island, located off the southern coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, is known for its pristine beaches, rich marine biodiversity, and growing eco-tourism initiatives. The island’s small size and remote location pose challenges for its water supply; it primarily relies on collecting rainwater, importing freshwater, and establishing sustainable water management practices. We are proud to have contributed with our chemical-free and extremely efficient desalination solution that generates sufficient fresh water from the sea every day.

Pepijn Steemers, General Manager, G reenlink Rege n:
“We’re excited to share the successful installation of a solar-powered desalination system on the remote Fanjove Island, Tanzania. This system supports sustainable tourism and protects the island’s fragile ecosystem while reducing reliance on imported water or diesel power. We’re proud to support projects like this that make clean water more accessible and environmentally sound. Huge respect to the team at Elemental Water Makers for designing such a smart, scalable solution.”

Learn more about this project in Tanzania

Global water rates continue to rise at high pace.

The average global water tariff increase from 2024 to 2025 was reported at +6.2% by GWI, based on tariff data from 641 cities worldwide. Climate change and long-term investment needs are mainly driving the tariff increases, which vary enormously per region. This strenghtens the need for an independent, cost-efficient water solution the using unlimited resources of the sea & sun.

Learn more about the Global Water Tariff Survey 2025

Sustainable desalination at Coco Beach in Belize.

Nestled 3.5 miles north of San Pedro on the pristine island of Ambergris Caye, Coco Beach Resort is a true haven for those seeking romance, barefoot luxury, relaxation, and adventure. Coco Beach is now using energy-efficient and chemical-free desalination to ensure reliable access to clean water on-site.

Douglas Penland, Coco Beach Resort:
“We’ve faced the challenge of water scarcity since our opening in 2008. With no access to city-supplied water in our area, we’ve long relied on a combination of rainwater collection and on-site desalination systems to meet our resort’s needs.
Over the years, we’ve installed three different desalination systems from various suppliers — each of which came with significant operational drawbacks. High maintenance demands, costly operations, difficulty sourcing replacement parts, and frequent downtime all created recurring headaches and inefficiencies for our property and staff.
We recently purchased and installed our fourth desalination system, this time from Elemental Water Makers — and the experience has been exceptional from start to finish. From production and shipping to installation and daily operation, Elemental Water Makers has exceeded our expectations in every category. Their team was professional, communicative, and highly supportive throughout the entire process. The logistics of transporting the system to our remote location on Ambergris Caye were handled smoothly, and installation was carried out with precision.
What sets this system apart from those we’ve used in the past is the reliability and ease of operation. Maintenance has been minimal, and the system has proven to be significantly more efficient and user-friendly than its predecessors. Questions and technical support requests are answered quickly, and communication with the Elemental team has been top-notch.
We are extremely pleased with the performance and service provided by Elemental Water Makers. For any property that requires a sustainable and dependable desalination solution, we would highly recommend their system and team.”

Learn more about this project in Belize

What’s happening at Elemental Water Makers?

Welcome Max.

Max has a Master of Science in Water Resources Management from the University of Technology in Delft and has ample international experience. He has a wide range of interest varying from scaling mountains to kitesurfing.

Say hello to Max.

Welcome Emiel.

Emiel has a background in Movement Sciences and has picked up a wide variety of technical projects since. In his free time, you can find him either surfing or sharing his salt-water enthusiasm .

Say hello to Emiel.

The Hague FM.

Our CEO was recently invited to discuss freshwater scarcity and the latest solar desalination technology on The Hague FM. It was fun to describe the possibilities of the sea & sun in clear language.

Read an article about it here.

What does solar desal costs in 2025?

As part of our knowledge base, we are sharing interesting insights on a periodic basis. Costs remain a big driver for the undervalued commodity of water.

Read the entire article here .

Countries investing.

Are you curious to find out which countries are investing most in solar desalination research? With over 2 billion people affacted by water scarcity, there’s a global race going on.

Read the entire article here.