LORENTZ Sun. Water. Life.

There's no denying that the future is looking bright for solar powered water pumping in Argentina. In this episode, we speak about the power of this technology with Carlos Ranftl from Tonka Solar, a LORENTZ distribution partner which specializes in photovoltaic energy and solar water pumping in Argentina. Carlos plays an integral role in the company as he is responsible for the local distribution net, marketing, technical support and much more. We dive into several topics including: PS2-100Resources: Tonka Solar Website - https://tonkasolar.com.ar/ Tonka Solar's committment to sustainabiltiy (i.e. certified B corporation status) - https://tonkasolar.com.ar/empresa-b/nuestro-camino/ LORENTZ CONNECTED services for monitoring and management of systems - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/connected/ The PS2-100 solar powered pump - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/ps2-100/ Episode notes: CONNECTED servicesConnect with us: Website: https://www.lorentz.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

In some regions in Bolivia, less than 50 percent of people have reliable access to drinking water. The situation is grave and a solution is needed now. Ivailo Peña from SIE SA speaks about how solar water pumping and water dispensers can; and are, serving as a solution to this problem which is positively transforming communities countrywide. Tune into this episode to learn about: smartTAP water dispensersResources: SIE SA website - http://www.sie-sa.com/ LORENTZ smartTAP Water Dispensers - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/smarttap-water-dispensing/ Episode notes: smartTAP Water Dispensers Connect with us: Website: https://www.lorentz.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Known as "the land of many waters", Guyana is a country rich in water sources which sustain the lives of people, animals and crops. How this water is managed and distributed is a fascinating topic with several key players and considerations. In this episode, we speak with Wayne who is the Managing Director of Prudential Industrial Technology. Prudential works within the water sector designing water treatment plants and supporting water infrastructure development for residential, commercial and industrial applications countrywide. Hybrid solar water pumping systems, the Green State Development Strategy for Guyana and why Guyana is a country worth investing in are just a few of the interesting topics covered in this episode. Resources: Prudential Industrial Technology - http://www.prudentialtechgy.com/ UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation - https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals/goal-6-clean-water-and-sanitation.html Guyana Football Federation - https://www.guyanafootball.org/executive-committee/ Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040 for Guyana https://observatorioplanificacion.cepal.org/en/plans/green-state-development-strategy-vision-2040-guyana Explore Guyana - https://youtu.be/nEnRn3q_wsE Episode notes: Global Water IntelligenceConnect with us: Website: https://www.lorentz.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

When it comes to humanitarian crises, could solar water pumping be one solution for providing reliable water to people in need? In this episode, we speak with two influential leaders in the global humanitarian water sector. Asenath Ndegwa-Kiprono from Oxfam and Alberto Ibanez Llario from the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) join us for this special episode focused on solar water pumping in the humanitarian sector. These two have been touring the world over the past several years, studying and implementing solar water pumping projects and sharing their wealth of knowledge with thousands. Asenath and Alberto recall their journey in the humanitarian sector and discuss how they have seen solar water pumping develop into the preferred water supply solution over the years. In this episode, solar water pumping myths are busted, lessons from the field are explored and inspirational stories are shared. You won't want to miss this informative and motivating conversation. Resources: "Solar Pumping for Water Supply", book written by Asenath Ndegwa-Kiprono and Alberto Ibanez Llario - https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book/2507/solar-pumping-for-water-supply Training for Solar Powered Water Systems and general reference data - thesolarhub.org Oxfam - https://www.oxfam.org.uk IOM - https://www.iom.int/ Episode notes: Connect with us: Website: https://www.lorentz.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Abubakar Aidarus founded Solargen back in 2010 to provide solar powered solutions to under-served communities. In this episode we focus on Abubakar’s vast experience in solar water pumping within Eastern Africa, primarily looking at his work in Kenya and Somalia. We start off the conversation by discussing the water situation in these countries including the role that government and the private sector play in water solutions. He explains how solar water pumping and water dispensers are positively transforming the lives of internally displaced people affected by famine and drought. He shares inspiring examples of how these technologies have provided communities with sustainable water solutions, food security in addition to new opportunities for gaining reliable income. Resources: Solargen website - https://solargentechnologies.com/ smartTAP Water Dispensers - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/smarttap-water-dispensing/ Episode notes: Connect with us: Website: https://www.lorentz.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Hello and welcome to the Sun.Water.Life. podcast brought to you by the LORENTZ team. In this podcast, we discuss a range of topics around water and solar water pumping worldwide. We interview LORENTZ Partners, organizations, government, entrepreneurs, and experts in the field of water, bringing to life solutions which benefit people, animals and crops worldwide. We share stories of how water works all around the world from tapped drinking water in Germany all the way to countries with no formalized water infrastructure. We’ll be looking at water for irrigation, water for livestock and water for people in all situations. We will also look across all sectors from commercial through government to humanitarian. The sharing of best practices and lessons learned are at the heart of these conversations with a focus on where the future is headed when it comes to water solutions globally. Most of our conversations take place remotely, this includes the LORENTZ team. We are recording using the daily business tools of 2020, such as Teams, Zoom and Skype depending on what works best in the guests country. We hope the quality of the content makes up for the quality of some of the audio. Do you have experience in solar water pumping or a story to share? Feel free to reach out to us! You can email us at sunwaterlife@lorentz.de and connect with us on FB and Instagram @lorentzsolarwaterpumping. In the meantime, we welcome you to the show and hope you enjoy the content! Connect with us: Website: https://www.lorentz.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Have you heard of regenerative farming? Alex Wells from Kivoy in Uruguay is a regenerative farming enthusiastic, sharing his expertise and encouraging farmers worldwide to learn about this farming method. He discusses how this method is mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon while at the same time creating enormous opportunities for productivity for businesses – a true win-win situation. Passionate about protecting the planet and his animals, Alex has been choosing solar water pumps as the preferred solution to providing drinking water for his cattle and explains how the problems that some associate with cattle farming are truly, ‘not the cow, but the how’. Resources: Kivoy website - https://kivoy.com.uy/ Savory institute - https://savory.global/ Kiss the Ground - https://kisstheground.com/ Carbon Cowboys documentary - https://www.carboncowboys.org/ Episode notes: Connect with us: Website: https://www.lorentz.de/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ