The IceCube wave-powered desalination buoy is a compact and innovative solution developed by Oneka to address the critical need for decentralized, sustainable freshwater access in disaster zones and remote areas. This self-contained unit harnesses wave motion to drive water through straining, pre-filtration, and reverse osmosis membranes, producing approximately 1 m³ (265 US gallons) of drinkable water per day.

Measuring 1.5 m across and weighing around 350 kg, the IceCube buoy is lightweight, robust, and easily deployable with minimal equipment. It includes all necessary components for operation, such as the desalination plant, buoy, anchor, pipeline, tools, and reservoirs. Designed for plug-and-play use, installation only requires basic hand tools and a small boat (25 HP).

The system supports remote data telemetry via a marine-grade DAQ system and offers customizable options like solar power or satellite communications. By eliminating the need for transporting bottled water, IceCube significantly reduces plastic waste and logistics costs. Its purely mechanical process ensures zero greenhouse gas emissions, and its intake meshes safeguard marine organisms.

With rapid deployment capabilities and low maintenance requirements, IceCube is an ideal solution for disaster zones, remote islands, and coastal communities that require decentralized and sustainable freshwater access.

• Wave-powered desalination technology
• Compact and self-contained design
• Produces approximately 1 m³ of drinkable water per day
• Lightweight, robust, and easily deployable
• Includes all necessary components for operation
• Supports remote data telemetry and customizable options
• Reduces plastic waste and logistics costs
• Zero greenhouse gas emissions and marine organism-friendly
• Rapid deployment and low maintenance
• Ideal for disaster zones, remote islands, and coastal communities