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Belgium's Sotrad Wins Global Award for Solar Water Innovation

6/14/2025

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Belgium's Sotrad Water Srl shone at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award in Dubai, clinching the second runner-up title for its groundbreaking Pump&Drink® Hydro1000 initiative. This solar-powered water treatment system has transformed lives in rural communities, with over 500 units deployed across 22 countries, tackling the pressing issue of global water scarcity.

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Belgium's Sotrad Water Srl shone at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award in Dubai, clinching the second runner-up title for its groundbreaking Pump&Drink® Hydro1000 initiative. This solar-powered water treatment system has transformed lives in rural communities, with over 500 units deployed across 22 countries, tackling the pressing issue of global water scarcity.