284 Daily Energy Consumption: $2.1 kW x10 h/day = 21 kWh/day Daily Energy Cost: 21 kWh/day x 0.793 USD/kWh = 16.65 USD/day Unit Water Cost: ($16.65 USD/day) / (9 m3/day ) = 1.85 USD/m3 The calculated cost of 1.85 USD/m³ represents the energy-related component of the operation. This is highly competitive compared to truck-delivered water in the study area (5–7 USD/m³), though it remains higher than the piped network rate (0.8 USD/m³). This comparison demonstrates that dependence on centralized infrastructure is a major bottleneck for development in isolated communities, mining operations, and agriculture. The proposed technology transforms renewable resources into accessible critical assets, eliminating dependence on the grid and fuel transport. This approach not only reduces operational costs and carbon footprints but also enables 'autonomous habitability' and enhanced water security which will enhance the competitiveness of industrial enterprises Figure 5. Cost comparison of the different technologies developed versus piped water supply and water tanker trucks. REFERENCES [1] https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/wash-documents/wash-coverage/jmp/jmp-2025-washhouseholds-lowres-launch.pdf?sfvrsn=12ccab42_3&download=true [2] A. Franco, S. Ponce, J. Rodriguez, Actividad hidrogeológica del sur del Peru, una evaluación situacional de las cuencas de Sama y Locumba, Tecnia 22, 1(2012) 43-54
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