SuryaKalash: Help Us Build the Prototype

Description

Suryakalah: Hybrid Solar Water Purifier

Suryakalah is an autonomous, two-stage system providing safe drinking water using sustainable energy.

How it Works:

1. Primary Power (Solar Thermal): The system first uses solar heating and thermal storage to raise water temperature to pasteurization levels ($approx 65^{circ}text{C}$), which requires zero battery power.

2. Backup Power (UV-C LED): When sunlight is low (LDR sensor detects low light), the system automatically switches to a low-power UV-C LED sterilizer for effective disinfection. The microcontroller (Arduino) and sensors run on a small, rechargeable Li-ion battery.

3. Safety First: The entire system includes non-negotiable safety features, including a sealed UV chamber and a manual kill switch, as UV-C light is dangerous to eyes and skin.

Why We Need Funding:

Your contribution will allow us to purchase specialized, high-quality components necessary to build the final, safe prototype, including the sealed UV-C module and the specialized power management circuitry. This investment ensures our innovation transitions from a concept to a fully tested, field-ready solution for clean water access.

We appreciate your support in helping us build the future of sustainable water purification!