The startup develops wave-powered desalination systems that utilize wave energy to drive water through filters and reverse osmosis membranes, producing freshwater without electricity or land use. This technology provides a sustainable drinking water source for private islands and coastal communities, ensuring low maintenance and significant cost savings.
Funding
$15.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Coastal communities and industries face increasing water scarcity due to climate change, drought, and strained freshwater resources. Traditional desalination methods are energy-intensive, rely on fossil fuels or solar panels, require significant land use, and can negatively impact marine ecosystems. This creates a need for sustainable and cost-effective desalination solutions that minimize environmental impact.
Solution
Oneka Technologies provides wave-powered desalination systems that convert seawater into freshwater using the ocean's wave energy. The systems utilize mechanical buoys to actuate a water pump, pressurizing seawater and propelling it towards a process plant where it undergoes filtration and reverse osmosis. This process produces high-quality drinking water without electricity, fuel, or land-based real estate. The modular and scalable buoy arrays can be customized to meet specific water needs, offering a resilient and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional desalination.
Target Audience
Oneka's primary customers include coastal communities, hotels and resorts, private islands, and industries seeking sustainable and drought-proof freshwater sources, as well as municipalities and emergency relief organizations.
Features
- Wave-powered desalination buoys that harness wave energy for a zero-emission desalination process
- All-in-one system including offshore pumping, filtration, and reverse osmosis membranes
- Modular and scalable design allowing for adjustments to water production volume based on client needs
- Eco-friendly brine discharge with negligible impact on marine flora and fauna due to rapid dilution
- Safer water intake system with 60-micron inlet holes and low intake velocity to protect marine life
- Storm-resistant design capable of withstanding significant wave heights, with storm survival features for harsher conditions
- Remote monitoring via GPS and data acquisition systems for real-time performance tracking and security
- Options for on-buoy or onshore desalination plants, depending on client requirements