As water scarcity becomes an escalating global concern, Kolkata-based AKVO Atmospheric Water Systems is tackling the crisis by harnessing technology that can extract clean drinking water directly from the air. Founded in 2017 by Navkaran Singh Bagga, the company has emerged as a pioneer in atmospheric water generation (AWG).
AKVO’s rapid expansion and innovative service model were recently featured in Business India.
Key Highlights from the Feature
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Innovative Technology: AKVO manufactures advanced atmospheric water generators (AWGs) that extract moisture from the ambient air, condensing it into water that is subsequently filtered and treated for drinking.
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Global Scale & Reach: The company has successfully deployed over 2,500 systems across 15 countries, with approximately 90% of its revenue driven by international exports.
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Water-as-a-Service (OPEX Model): Moving away from traditional capital-heavy equipment purchases, AKVO is expanding its flexible model—charging commercial and corporate customers on a per-litre basis.
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Future Expansion: Looking ahead over the next three years, AKVO aims to scale its deployed capacity toward an impressive milestone of one million litres a day, paving the way for organizations and individuals to subscribe to water seamlessly just like standard utilities.
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