Boreal Light GmbH

What do you know about SIDS? 🤔 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are a group of low-lying coastal and island nations, primarily located in the Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. SIDS represent some of the most beautiful and culturally rich regions of the world. However, they are also on the front lines of climate change, battling rising sea levels and other environmental threats.  Recently I've met the Ambassador of the Maldives 🇲🇻, a nation at the heart of #SIDS. During GICA - Global Impact Capital Alliance event we've talked about Boreal Light GmbH and the role of solar-powered water desalination in ensuring fresh water access for island communities. Some more information on SIDS: ✨ There are 58 countries and territories classified as SIDS by the UN ✨ SIDS are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with some islands projected to face up to 1 meter of sea-level rise by 2100. ✨ Over 70% of SIDS face significant freshwater challenges, often relying on expensive and energy-intensive desalination processes for fresh water. On the 📸 : Ambassador of the Maldives Embassy in Berlin H.E. Aishath Shaan Shakir, the Counsellor of the Maldives Embassy in Berlin Umaira Mohamed, the Embassy’s media consultant Ahmed Fazaal FaLKaZ and myself.

🌍 🤝 Partners in Transformation: Sauberes Wasser für die Ukraine 💧 Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und Wirtschaft können gemeinsam viel bewegen: Das Berliner Unternehmen Boreal Light GmbH sichert mit der DEG Impulse die Trinkwasserversorgung in einer kriegszerstörten ukrainischen Stadt. Mithilfe von solarbetriebenen Wasserentsalzungsanlagen können bis zu 125.000 Liter sauberes Trinkwasser pro Stunde erzeugt und damit über 200.000 Menschen versorgt werden – und das ganz ohne Belastung des fragilen Stromnetzes. Durch die Nutzung von Solarenergie wird die Wasseraufbereitung nicht nur zuverlässig, sondern auch umweltfreundlich und kostengünstig. Das Projekt schafft zudem neue Arbeitsplätze für lokale Fachkräfte. Mit diesem Ansatz leistet Boreal Light seinen Beitrag zum Wiederaufbau der Ukraine. Gefördert wurde das Projekt über das #develoPPP-Programm des Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ). Mehr Infos zum Projekt im ersten Kommentar. ℹ Sie möchten sich auch in der Ukraine oder Ländern des Globalen Südens engagieren? Als zentrale Anlaufstelle beraten wir Sie gerne: https://lnkd.in/d3hj8pV (c) Boreal Light

Boreal Light GmbH is the finalist of the 🇩🇪 German Sustainability Award in the category "Water supply"!   Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis is presented in cooperation with DIHK, WWF Germany and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. score4more as well as PwC Deutschland and the Center for Sustainability Management are identifying the best examples of sustainable transformation in the German economy. 📢 Learn more about the finalists ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emgCuavb Dr. Hamed Beheshti Ali Al-Hakim Anna Shepelenko 🇺🇦 Beatriz Casasola Yuliia Chernetska Alina Muñoz Knudsen Philipp R. Federico Chachagua Ziad Eldoadoa Yossef Mohsen Mohsen Nikouy Dorostkar Manuel Asbach

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan is taking bold steps towards modernizing its water sector, focusing on reducing water loss, constructing new reservoirs, and embracing digitalization and automation in water management. One of the first steps to reach this goal was organizing a Round Table at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Berlin!  The topic was 🚰 🌱 🌍 "Water for #Sustainable #Development" as Germany is famous for having the know-how in this sector. The Round Table organized by the embassy of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 and German Water Partnership 🇩🇪 and was part of the delegation visit of the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Kanat Bozumbayev to Germany.  Thank you Dr. Nurlan Onzhanov, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, for the warm welcome and German Water Partnership for an invitation and opportunity to present how remote communities in Kazakhstan can benefit from solar water desalination systems produced by Boreal Light GmbH ☀ 💧 🙏 Boris Greifeneder Julia Egel Lucie König Claudia Niemann Anna Lena Schächinger 📸 : GWP

Boreal Light GmbH 's expansion in Latin America is progressing steadily and with great success! One by one, local communities across South and Central America are benefiting from our simple solar water desalination technology. Recently, we had the privilege of spending time with the Wayuu people in Northern Colombia—a culturally rich community facing significant challenges in accessing water and electricity. Training local Wayuu individuals, many of whom do not speak Spanish, to operate, maintain, and manage these technologies highlights an essential point: the system must be simple enough to empower them with the confidence to use it effectively. What stands out in these projects among the Wayuu is their innovative approach to distributing water and finding customers for this precious resource. I will share more about their business model in a future post. A special thanks to our partner, ZOA for its unwavering commitment and dedication to improving the quality of life for those in need around the world. Yadir Salazar Mejia Alina Muñoz Knudsen Mischa Groh Cámara Colombo-Alemana | AHK Colombia

Yesterday, we welcomed first-year mechanical engineering students from Colorado State University as part of the CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange's Faculty-Led Custom Program. It was an incredible opportunity for these bright minds to gain firsthand experience with real-world engineering applications. During their visit, the students got introduced into the innovative solutions that Boreal Light is developing to tackle global water challenges, exploring how our technology is making a tangible impact on communities around the world. At Boreal Light GmbH, we are passionate about sharing our knowledge and empowering the next generation of engineers to think creatively and sustainably. We hope that this visit not only broadened their understanding of the engineering field but also sparked new ideas and ambitions for their future careers. We look forward to seeing the remarkable contributions these students will make in the years to come! #ciee #studyabroad #students #companyvisit Anna Shepelenko 🇺🇦 Ali Al-Hakim

Today we are introducing you to our impact startup Boreal Light GmbH Light. The two founders of Boreal Light come from two countries that were once at war with each other. Together, they are changing the world from Berlin. Ali Al-Hakim was born in Iraq and moved to Germany, where he completed his engineering training. Dr. Hamed Beheshti comes from Iran and has lived in China, Malaysia, Kenya and Lebanon. They met in 2012, when Hamed Beheshti was writing his doctoral thesis and Ali Al-Hakim was employed by a company. The idea of founding their own company matured together. At some point, they came up with the idea of operating water treatment plants with solar power. They wanted to construct something that would also work sustainably in African villages without a power connection. When the drinking water supply in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv collapsed as a result of the Russian war against Ukraine, the two founders realised that the technology, which had actually been developed for the Global South, was also ideally suited to guaranteeing the drinking water supply in Europe during crisis situations. #impact, #impactstartup, #greentech, #startup

🚀 As a former start-up from Berlin Boreal Light GmbH has developed to a global leader in solar water desalination. Supported by the German Energy Solutions Initiative, they have now installed desalination systems in 24 countries and the demand is growing fast. Dr. Hamed Beheshti, CEO of Boreal Light, is sharing insights in the growth path of his company, milestone projects and the future impact of climate change on the energy sector ➡ https://lnkd.in/gu2SQvpJ

🎤 Check out the new episode of Gewinn Zukunft, the premier German podcast for sustainability professionals! Zackes Brustik talks to two exceptional German SDG Award winners: Ali Al-Hakim from Boreal Light GmbH and Christoph Schaaf from Climate Nuts. These visionary entrepreneurs share their innovative strategies and holistic approaches to tackling global sustainability challenges. 💧 Ali's greentech innovation is a game-changer. Find out how Boreal Light's PV-powered water desalination plants outperform Chinese competitors by utilizing both purified and salty residual water in ingenious ways. From fish tanks and vertical farms to biogas and animal feed production, see how this solution replaces diesel generators and provides high-quality proteins, jobs, and hygiene. 🌳 Christoph's startup is revolutionizing reforestation with certificates for German companies, while planting biodiverse food forests in Sierra Leone and investing in local villages. Learn how European environmental goals and local priorities can synergize for a greater impact. Apple: https://bit.ly/4cHeYUS Spotify: https://bit.ly/4bF8eWc #GewinnZukunft #podcast #sustainability

Last week we were happy to host a group of enthusiastic participants from Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Georgia 🇬🇪 for a memorable excursion as part of their two-week Erasmus training program. Organized by Prof. Dr. Asnakech Laß-Seyoum from the HTW Berlin, the visit took place on Friday, July 12th. The day was filled with insightful presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and a deeper understanding of our innovative technologies aimed at providing sustainable water solutions. 🚰 A huge thank you to Prof. Dr. Asnakech Laß-Seyoum for her exceptional organization and dedication to fostering international collaboration and learning. We look forward to future opportunities to engage with such passionate and driven individuals 🤝 Anna Shepelenko 🇺🇦 Philipp R. Ali Al-Hakim Hashem Musa #companyvisit #students #sustainability #ecology #internationalcooperation