CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 30, 2025 — Global Water Center (GWC) has released the Solar Powered Water Systems: Operations & Maintenance Guide, a groundbreaking resource designed to improve the long-term functionality of solar powered water systems (SPWS).
SPWS provide safe, reliable water to underserved communities around the world, but keeping them operable remains a persistent challenge. This guide bridges that gap by equipping service providers with practical tools, detailed instructions, and proven best practices to prevent costly breakdowns that put lives at risk. Covering everything from financial planning and safety protocols to daily, weekly, and annual maintenance tasks, the guide offers a comprehensive roadmap for sustaining SPWS. Its flexible design also allows for easy adaptation to different cultures and contexts, ensuring its effectiveness across diverse settings.
“Together, we’ve created a resource to keep safe water flowing, not for a moment, but for generations,” said Thomas Johnston, CEO of Global Water Center. “This guide is an essential step toward solving the global water crisis, equipping water professionals with the tools and knowledge to maintain these life-saving systems.”
The development of the Solar Powered Water Systems: Operations & Maintenance Guide was made possible through collaboration with Water Mission and international SPWS experts who volunteered their time and extensive expertise to ensure a high level of accuracy and applicability.
The guide is available for free download on GWC’s website, and the organization encourages its widespread use by operators, trainers, and technicians around the world.
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