San Diego-based Beam International’s Nasdaq-listed (BEEM) innovative BeamWell system provides a trifecta of essential services – clean drinking water, reliable electricity, and sustainable mobility – to disaster-stricken areas.
The Clear Tech Innovator’s cutting-edge system is built upon its patented EV ARC platform, a fully renewable, portable, and off-grid electric vehicle charging solution. Equipped with the capacity for self-sufficiency, this system is transportable and designed for deployment in high-risk environments, including war-torn regions, remote areas, or those devastated by natural disasters where access to clean drinking water is either unavailable or compromised.
The BeamWell system provides three crucial functionalities: Firstly, it converts seawater into freshwater, storing it in an integrated 3,000-liter tank that is replenished daily. Secondly, this technology produces electrical energy that can be harnessed and used to power medical equipment, communication devices, kitchen appliances, or illumination systems. Here is the rewritten text:
Thirdly, the vehicle is equipped with four Benzina Zero electric mopeds designed to expediently transport meals, water, medications, and other essential supplies.
Desmond Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer of Beam International, underscored the crucial role that BeamWell plays in addressing the escalating number of humanitarian crises worldwide. “As catastrophic events become increasingly common, such as the devastating hurricanes plaguing the US, we’re witnessing a disturbing trend of more frequent and intense natural disasters,” said Wheatley. “Fifty percent of the world’s population resides near the ocean, making them vulnerable to devastating natural disasters.” In response to disasters, BeamWell is tackling three fundamental needs: access to potable water, reliable energy sources, and efficient transportation systems for aid distribution. Beam International is dedicated to making a tangible impact for those facing adversity.
With its seamless, self-contained design, the BeamWell system can be effortlessly transported via container, seamlessly deploying in mere minutes without requiring any developmental work, electrical modifications, or infrastructure adjustments. The device is engineered to adapt its location at will, contingent upon the availability of a water supply. Backed by Beam International’s extensive experience in deploying EV ARC systems globally – with thousands of instances worldwide – this innovative technology harnesses solar energy to provide a reliable source of renewable power, purify water through desalination, and support critical operational functions with a stable electrical supply.
The imperative to provide crystal-clear drinking water in the aftermath of disasters is unequivocally vital. Approximately 60 million people in the Middle East and North Africa lack access to safe drinking water. As of October 2024, approximately 2.3 million residents in Gaza are grappling with an unprecedented water crisis stemming from a collapse in infrastructure. A severe dearth of potable water has precipitated a pressing public health crisis, as the rapid proliferation of waterborne diseases underscores the gravity of the situation. Aid and water provisions fall woefully short of meeting the needs of the local population, and numerous organisations struggle to sustain a steady flow of support amidst the chaos of conflict.
Beams International is poised to deploy its flagship program, with key BeamWell strategies expected to be rolled out swiftly in the Middle East, in conjunction with major humanitarian aid organizations.
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