Bry-Air, a player in dehumidification and environmental control solutions, has ventured into new domains, including carbon capture, NMP recovery, and air-to-water generators for green hydrogen. As the company celebrates its 60th anniversary, it continues to push technological boundaries and expand its global impact.
Harnessing Air-to-Water Technology for Green Hydrogen
With its air-to-water generation technology, Bry-Air aims to address water scarcity while supporting the green hydrogen revolution.
“In green hydrogen, solar power makes the process sustainable. But the key challenge is water availability for electrolysis. Regions like Rajasthan, rich in solar energy, face severe water shortages. Extracting water from the atmosphere is the solution we are now working on,” said Deepak Pahwa, Chairman of the Pahwa Group and Managing Director of Bry-Air.
Pahwa added, “We call this water ‘white water’ since we generate it using solar-powered systems.” Bry-Air is preparing to implement this technology on another continent.
“We have been shortlisted as one of two potential candidates for a pioneering project in an arid region with immense solar power potential but no water supply. Once the prototype is operational, 500 units will be installed to generate large amounts of hydrogen. Each solution costs $2 million, bringing the total project value to nearly $1 billion,” Pahwa added.
Advancing Carbon Capture Technologies
Bry-Air is also developing innovative solutions to remove carbon directly from the atmosphere.
“There are two types of carbon capture: post-combustion, which has been around for a while, and direct air capture, which is the next big breakthrough. We are working on effective technologies for direct carbon capture,” said Pahwa.
To showcase its capabilities, Bry-Air is setting up a demonstration plant capable of capturing five tonnes of carbon per year at its factory. “We are focusing on adsorption technology, which plays a crucial role in carbon capture. Our research and development efforts in this area are extensive,” Pahwa noted.
Enhancing Dehumidification for Energy Efficiency
Within its core expertise in dehumidification, Bry-Air continues to innovate in energy efficiency. The company has achieved rotor regeneration at just 80°C, significantly cutting operational costs. Additionally, it has developed low dew point dehumidifiers for lithium-ion cell manufacturing, catering to the growing demand in the battery industry.
A Legacy of Technological Excellence
Bry-Air has secured 84 patents, with seven new patent filings in October 2024 alone. Its global reach spans over 80 countries, with subsidiaries in China, Malaysia, Brazil, Nigeria, and Switzerland, along with an associate plant in the USA. The company also maintains representative offices across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America.
As reported by pv-magazine-india.com, with 13 manufacturing facilities the company remains at the forefront of environmental control and sustainability-driven innovations.
