{"id":4401,"date":"2015-10-07T12:02:12","date_gmt":"2015-10-07T10:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/?p=4401"},"modified":"2025-06-12T10:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:33:59","slug":"eole-water-making-water-from-air-with-victron-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/07\/eole-water-making-water-from-air-with-victron-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Eole Water: Making water from air with Victron Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"

An atmospheric water generator<\/a> (AWG), is a device that extracts water from humid ambient air. Victron Energy are delighted that Eole Water of France have chosen our products to assist in this process of making water from air, particularly in locations where other sources of water are scarce.<\/p>\n

How does it work?<\/h3>\n

\"Process\"<\/div><\/a><\/p>\n

The NERIOS.S3 – A self consumption machine<\/h3>\n

The NERIOS.S3 EVO version primarily uses standalone PV to power it. The minimum installed solar power required for self-sufficiency is 5.1kWp. Other models can also use wind power.<\/p>\n

The potable drinking water produced (which is multi stage micro, carbon filtered, UV treated and mineralised) can range from 0.5l\/h to 13.2l\/h subject to the power used and the temperature and humidity of the air. The water tank capacity is 1,000 litres.<\/p>\n

The EVO has three operating modes:<\/p>\n

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  1. Primary operating mode: smart standalone machine<\/strong>
    \nThe machine only works with solar energy from photovoltaic panels.
    \nFollowing the curve of the sun (MPPT) during the day, solar photovoltaic energy feeds a variable speed cooling system that converts and stores this energy in an ice accumulator. During the night, a period which is cooler and damper, cold stored in the accumulator cools the outside air, which has been sucked in, down to its dew point, causing condensation and the formation of water.<\/li>\n
  2. Secondary operating mode: smart switchable machine<\/strong>
    \nIf a regular connection to the grid is possible, the electrical grid is used to stabilise the energy coming from the solar panels during the day (stored in the ice accumulator) and supply the energy needed at night to regulate the system. It is also possible to switch and run with only solar energy during the day and the grid during the night. In the event of an extended period without sun, the machine can be powered directly from the grid.<\/li>\n
  3. Emergency Mode: ever ready machine<\/strong>
    \nIn the event of a lack of water during a period without sun and without the grid, the machine can be powered by a backup generator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"NERIOS<\/div><\/a>Victron inside and out<\/h3>\n

    Depending on the model, Eole Water use a range of Victron Energy products inside and out in their automatic water generators:<\/p>\n