Waha

WaHa (Arabic for oasis) redefines atmospheric water harvesting, dehumidification, and air conditioning with pure water and dry air at unmatched energy cost. The WaHa Vaporator® is an innovative solid desiccant regeneration engine that will revolutionize atmospheric water generation, dehumidification, and the air conditioning markets. This patented system offers significant improvements in energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Key features of the WaHa Vaporator® include- A novel (and patented) approach to regenerating solid desiccants using a heat pump - Independent control of dew point and dry bulb temperatures - Pure water generation, enabling direct evaporative cooling - Compatibility with ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants - Up to 90% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional systems - Comparable size and weight to existing AC solutions and can be installed by current trades people The WaHa Vaporator® is designed to reliably produce pure water in any climate zone – including arid and cold climates. When compared to alternative technologies, it offers superior reliability and the lowest cost of ownership. WaHa was founded in 2018 to commercialize novel desiccant materials and technologies developed at UC Berkeley over two decades. The company has received seed funding from several sources, including UC Berkeley, Berkeley Catalyst Fund, Anthropocene Institute, Mitsui-Kinzoku, TAQNIA, and strategic angel investors.