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@article{187490,
        author = {Sameesha S S Sreepa and Dr. S. Gajalakshmi},
        title = {STAND-ALONE RENEWABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY-BASED ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION: A LITERATURE SURVEY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {5475-5477},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187490},
        abstract = {Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) are emerging as a promising technology to mitigate freshwater scarcity, especially in regions facing groundwater depletion, contamination, or limited water distribution infrastructure. AWGs extract water from humid air using techniques such as cooling condensation, desiccant absorption, or pressure-based dew-point manipulation. Among these, cooling condensation is the most commercially deployed method due to its higher extraction rates. Recent research explores stand-alone AWG systems powered by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to reduce dependence on grid electricity. This paper presents a comprehensive literature survey on AWG technologies, historical developments, working principles, dehumidification techniques, system limitations, and renewable-energy-based implementations. The review emphasizes the feasibility of portable, low-energy AWGs using thermoelectric Peltier modules and vapour-compression systems for rural and disaster-affected regions. Comparative evaluation of different AWG technologies highlights their operational efficiency, energy demands, environmental sustainability, and suitability across varying climatic conditions.},
        keywords = {Atmospheric Water Generator, Cooling Condensation, Desiccant Method, Renewable Energy, Peltier Module, Vapour Compression Refrigeration System.},
        month = {November},
        }