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more advantageous to the communities in which we install them . We ’ re still providing access to water in areas that are completely remote , without any need to be connected to a power grid .”
Grundfos has recently worked with World Vision Zambia to install numerous solarpowered installations across the landlocked country , where water scarcity is particularly high . It is also replacing existing hand pumps with solar-powered ones as part of the initiative to upgrade and modernize water pumping in Africa .
“ Although we work with organizations like Water Mission and Red Cross , we also complete our own installations through the Grundfos Foundation ,” Bent reveals . “ While management is concerned with the day-today running of the business , the Foundation focuses the majority of its efforts on responding to crisis and natural disasters that impact water supply .”
We need to see a shift in attitude where the energy consumption and efficiency of a building are prioritized over the initial cost
In 2022 , the Grundfos Foundation worked with Ghana Water Company Limited ( GWCL ) to install AQTaps in low-income urban communities across the country . These are solar-powered , ATM-style water dispensers that provide round-the-clock access to water . Fifty taps have been installed to date , which cater to around 18,000 people .
As our conversation draws to a close , the topic shifts towards the construction industry and Bent reflects on his career through a wider industry lens . “ Construction is the largest single industry in the world ,
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