We are on a mission
Building reliable water generation technology for a world where water security can no longer be taken for granted.
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Ceará, Brazil
Why we exist
Water scarcity is no longer a distant problem. Climate variability, aging infrastructure, and growing demand are challenging water security across regions and industries.
Solaq develops atmospheric water generation technology that provides an independent, decentralized and resilient water source alternative to traditional infrastructure, adaptable to local conditions, and designed for continuous, reliable operation.
Why now
- 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services (WHO/UNICEF JMP, 2023)
- Global demand for freshwater is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030 (UN World Water Development Report, 2023)
- Growing demand for distributed, resilient water solutions across all sectors
From concept to commercial deployment
Ideation
Initial concept for atmospheric water generation using liquid desiccant technology.
Exploratory Phase
Early research and feasibility studies.
First Subsidy Grant
Received first subsidy grant to support R&D activities.
R&D & Prototyping
Advanced research and development phase with second subsidy grant.
Prototype Development
Built 1/10th scale prototype validating core technology.
MENA Feasibility Study
Subsidy granted for a feasibility project in Egypt and the MENA region.
Scaled Demo Development
Development and building of the first scaled demonstration unit.
Brazil Research
On-the-ground research and first site-visits with our partners in Brazil's semi-arid.
Brazil Demonstration
Successful scaled demo deployment in Brazil, validating technology in real-world conditions.
Solaq Founded
Company officially established.
Subsidy Granted
Subsidy granted for first full-scale demonstration.
First Letters of Intent
First letter-of-intents signed validating the opportunity.
New Office
Moved into new office and workshop space to support growing team and operations.
Absorber v1
First full-scale absorber v1 iteration and validation.
Full-Scale Iteration
Engineering iteration of commercial-scale system based on field learnings.
Absorber v2 Iteration
Advanced absorber module development with improved moisture capture efficiency.
Field Research
On-the-ground research in collaboration with Wageningen University and UNILAB Ceara, Brazil.
Full-Scale Production
Full-scale system with our new absorbers producing product water in Amsterdam.
First Purchase Orders
First commercial purchase orders received from early customers.
First Commercial Deployment
First commercial deployment, at an Amazon logistics centre in Spain, planned for 2027.
Technology-driven water generation
We design and develop air-to-water generation systems using liquid desiccant technology, a proven approach that extracts water from ambient air regardless of humidity levels.
Technology focus
We're building towards a future where water scarcity is an engineering problem, not a humanitarian crisis, by creating the right combination of technology and design to make reliable water production universally accessible.
Learn about our technologyEngineering approach
Designed for real-world deployment with modularity, maintainability, and remote monitoring built in. Every system is engineered for continuous operation in demanding environments.
Meet our teamWhat drives us
Transparency
We operate with openness and honesty. Clear communication builds trust, from sharing how our systems work to what they can deliver.
Sustainability
Our system is designed to cut CO2 emissions, protect water resources, and improve community health and resilience.
Impact
We focus on meaningful outcomes for our customers by improving their resilience, operational continuity, and water security.
Based in Amsterdam
Solaq International B.V. is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with a global outlook and readiness to deploy internationally.
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