Voltea Explained

Voltea
Type:Private
Industry:Water Treatment
Founded:2006
Hq Location City:Dallas, TX
Area Served:Global
Website:http://voltea.com/

Voltea is a water technology company based in Dallas, Texas.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Overview

The company developed Capacitive DeIonization (CapDI), a desalination method that removes dissolved salts from brackish water.[6] [7] [8] [9] In 2016, the company opened an automated robotic production facility in Texas.

Capacitive deionization (CapDI)

Capacitive deionization (CapDI) is an electrical process that combines oppositely charged electrodes with anionic and cationic selective membranes. When salt water flows into the cell between an electric field, the ions move through the selective membranes to the oppositely charged electrodes and desalinated water leaves the cell.[10]

When the surface of both electrodes is covered with ions, the electrodes are cleaned by reversing the electrode polarity. The ions are pushed from the electrodes and are trapped between the membranes. The concentrated brine that forms between both membranes can then be removed from the cell. When the polarity of the electrodes is reset to normal, the cell is ready for use again.

In 2017, the company launched a point-of-use (PoU) device named DiUse. The device is self cleaning and delivers no-salt water softening and low cost brackish water desalination. The device is internet enabled and can be remotely monitored and controlled.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

In 2018, Voltea launched a point-of-entry (PoE) device named DiEntry for whole-home water treatment.

Partners

The company collaborated with Liquid Purification Engineers International (LPE) to enter the desalination markets of Thailand and Asia.

Funding

The company backed €6 million from Anterra Capital, Rabobank, ETF and Unilever.[17] The company raised another €10 million in 2017.[18]

Achievements

For the year 2018, the company was nominated for ‘2018 Global Water Awards’.[19]

References

  1. Book: Comprehensive Membrane Science and Engineering. Drioli. Enrico. Giorno. Lidietta. Fontananova. Enrica. 2017-07-20. Elsevier. 9780444637963. 123. en.
  2. Web site: Voltea named in Global Cleantech 100 - Laundry and Cleaning News. www.laundryandcleaningnews.com. 2018-02-05.
  3. Web site: Enter the FOURCE: new green technology set to save crops, costs and water use AgInnovators. www.aginnovators.org.au. en. 2018-02-05.
  4. Web site: Voltea targets Thai desalination/reuse markets with LPE partnership. www.waterworld.com. 2018-02-05.
  5. Web site: Dutch electro-desalination membrane technology bags €6m investment. www.waterworld.com. 2018-02-05.
  6. Web site: Voltea's 'Simple' Technology Helps to Ease Water Stress -- Environmental Protection. Environmental Protection. en. 2018-02-05.
  7. News: China's water crisis opens giant market for business. Eco-Business. Eco-Business. 2018-02-05. en.
  8. News: A technique for reducing the salinity of brackish water. 2018-02-05.
  9. News: Voltea Opens Robotic Production Facility in Texas. 2016-11-18. American Laundry News. 2018-02-05. en.
  10. News: Realities of VC Investment in Water Tech. 2018-03-08.
  11. Web site: Voltea launches point-of-use CapDI. www.desalination.com. 2018-03-16.
  12. Book: Water Tech: A Guide to Investment, Innovation and Business Opportunities in the Water Sector. Sarni. William. Pechet. Tamin. 2013-10-08. Routledge. 9781136461668. en.
  13. Web site: Water Desalination Report. www.desalination.com. 2018-02-05.
  14. Web site: Voltea reports successful removal total dissolved solids from commercial laundry wastewater in USA and Australia. dutchwatersector.com. Dutch Water Sector. en. 2018-02-05.
  15. News: Capacitive Deionization for energy-efficient drinking water production. WUR. 2018-02-05. en-us.
  16. Method of regenerating a capacitive deionization cell. 1 Apr 2014. Marshall. Sean. L. Leffew II. US. 8685255.
  17. News: Voltea receives €1.2 million grant for salt removal - Filtration + Separation. Filtration + Separation. 2018-02-05.
  18. Web site: Dow won EU approval and Voltea capitalization funding. www.desalination.com. 2018-03-16.
  19. Web site: Water Desalination Report. www.desalination.com. 2018-03-08.

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