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The Accompong solar-powered water system supplies 5,000 to 10,000 liters of water daily, serving over 500 residents. After Hurricane Melissa impacted Jamaica on October 28, this atmospheric water generator continued to provide nearly 400 gallons of drinking water daily.

Designed by Moses West, founder of Atmospheric Water Generator Technology Contracting, the system operates on solar energy and battery storage, making it resilient to power outages. Despite sustaining damage from the hurricane, local leaders restored its functionality within 48 hours.

The system's efficiency relies on humidity, which West claims is abundant in Jamaica. He advocates for expanding this technology to rural areas lacking reliable water infrastructure, emphasizing its potential as an emergency backup. West is open to collaboration with Jamaican authorities to implement these systems more widely.