Nihat Akin Ercan - What If You Could Drink Florida’s Humidity?

This is our mini series about NanoValbruna. We are highlighting an international forum that brings scientists, entrepreneurs, professors, professionals, journalists, science communicators, and especially young people to the heart of the Julian Alps to talk about innovation, environment, and regeneration. Enjoy conversations with climate change-makers in Valbruna, Italy.ShownotesNihat Akin Ercan, co-founder of PiKARE SKYSOURCE and recent winner of the NanoValbruna innovation contest, is turning humidity into a valuable resource. His innovative system generates water from the air, offering a sustainable solution to water scarcity and contributing to a greener future.Nihat shares the story behind PiKARE SKYSOURCE, a system that generates water from humidity using concentrated solar panels, while also producing electricity and providing climatization. He discusses the technology's potential to revolutionize water access for agriculture, industry, and even households, highlighting its scalability and the potential for off-grid power generation.Based in Orlando, Florida, but with roots in Turkey, Nihat brings a global perspective to the world of sustainability. He discusses the role of his family, particularly his mother's extensive experience in regulatory compliance and green energy, in shaping his passion for innovation. Nihat also explains the connection between his system's outputs and the carbon credit market, particularly within the aviation industry.Episode in a glancePiKARE SKYSOURCE: Generating Water from AirThe Carbon Credit Connection: Aviation and CORSIAThe Novelty of PiKARE SKYSOURCE's TechnologyWhy NanoValbruna?The Carbon Credit Market and Its ChallengesThe Importance of Water ConservationAbout Nihat Akin ErcanNihat Akin Ercan is the co-founder of PiKARE SKYSOURCE, an innovative company generating water from humidity. With a diverse background and a passion for solving complex problems, Nihat is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for a variety of industries, from agriculture and manufacturing to aviation and data centers.Connect with Nihat Akin Ercan and his workNihat Akin Ercan LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nihat-akin-ercan-a7bb17239PiKARE SKYSOURCE LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/pikare-skysourceConnect with NanoValbrunaWebsite → http://nanovalbruna.comInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/nanovalbrunaFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/nanovalbrunaSend us a message!