GivePower announced the opening of two new solar-powered water systems in Migadini and Makindu, Kenya—both funded by ServiceNow. These additions bring the total number of GivePower Solar Water Farms in Kenya to 12, providing clean drinking water to nearly 1 million people daily.
Solar Water Farms to Serve More Than 100,000 People
According to GivePower—an award-winning charity organisation dedicated to addressing the world’s water and electrification problems—two brand-new solar-powered water systems have been installed in Kenya. The eighth project between GivePower and ServiceNow is located in Migadini, Mombasa County, encompassing four Solar Water Farms and four electrification projects made possible by ServiceNow’s support.
A news release from ServiceNow explains that every Solar Water Farm uses solar energy to desalinate brackish or saltwater sources, efficiently eliminating impurities like fluoride. These systems will serve more than 100,000 people, ensuring a dependable and affordable supply of safe drinking water for underprivileged communities.
Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir expressed his gratitude to ServiceNow for funding the project and highlighted the importance of innovative solutions like smart water metering and desalination initiatives to address water scarcity in Mombasa.
“I pledged to the Mombasa community that I would seek novel approaches to tackle the deficiency we encounter in providing clean, fresh water to our neighbourhoods,” Governor Nassir said.
Utilizing Solar Energy Solutions to Improve Water Security
Distinguished guests marked the launch of the Solar Water Farm, including the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, and Mombasa County’s CECM Emily Achieng Okelo. Ms Achieng Okelo highlighted the Solar Water Farm’s significance as a major advancement in providing sustainable and clean water access, noting that it reflects their dedication to utilizing renewable energy solutions to improve water security and resilience in the face of climate change.
“Our efforts to guarantee our citizens’ access to sustainable and clean water have advanced significantly with the construction of this Solar Water Farm. It represents our dedication to utilising renewable energy sources to improve climate change resilience and water security,” Okelo said.
During the opening of the Migadini site, Tim Muindi, General Vice President of Treasury at ServiceNow, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Kenya. He underlined that in addition to its work with GivePower, ServiceNow is dedicated to providing solar energy and environmentally friendly infrastructure to ensure Kenyans have access to the resources they need.
Lyndsay Harris-Kyei, senior director of ESG social strategy at ServiceNow, emphasized the company’s dedication to decarbonization efforts through investments in sustainable infrastructure globally. She noted GivePower as a partner aligned with ServiceNow’s mission to improve global conditions by using innovative clean technology to create impactful change.
Solar Water Farms to Last For Over 20 Years
Access to clean water remains a significant global challenge. Over 1.42 billion people—including 450 million children— live in regions with high water vulnerability. This scarcity leads to numerous problems, including disease, hunger, and income inequality, especially affecting the women and girls responsible for water collection.
GivePower’s Solar Water Farms offer a cutting-edge technological solution to this critical issue. Utilizing clean solar energy, each farm employs desalination and purification processes to treat salty or brackish water, eliminating salt, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants such as fluoride.
This process creates a reliable and affordable source of clean drinking water for underserved communities. Engineered to operate for over two decades, each GivePower Solar Water Farm provides a sustainable supply of clean water.
Michele Magee, President of GivePower, thanked Governor Nassir and ServiceNow for their collaboration in bringing the project to life. She highlighted the importance of ensuring communities in need have access to safe, reliable, and affordable water.
As a testament to sustainability and innovation, these systems provide reliable and affordable clean drinking water to nearly 1 million people daily. The partnership between GivePower, ServiceNow, and local authorities underscores the importance of leveraging renewable energy solutions to improve water security and resilience in the face of climate change.
