Periodic Reporting for period 1 - AQUA4D (AQUA4D - For an efficient use of irrigation water) Periodo di rendicontazione: 2018-09-01 al 2018-12-31 Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto AQUA4D-HR is an innovative electromagnetic water treatment system suitable for large crops irrigation (cereals, oilseeds and pulses) in pivot irrigation systems (high water flow rates). AQUA4D-HR optimizes the irrigation process and achieves key benefits for water use, crops yield and soil quality. The overall objective of the project is the technological adaptation of AQUA4D-HR to high water flow rates and the development of a robust business plan to bring our system to the pivot irrigation market by July 2021 with minimum risks. Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti AQUA4D-HR phase 2 project will be carried out by PHT from June 2019 to June 2021 (24 months), with the development of the following activities: Technological adaptation to high flow rates; pilot manufacturing; validation in real operational conditions; starting-up of an assembling line for serial production; certification and development of a strategic commercialization plan. AQUA4D-HR project will achieve relevant revenues for PHT: An estimated number of 3.075 units will be sold in target countries (first five years of commercialization), with a turnover of 85.403.225 € for PHT. Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora) AQUA4D-HR will get key benefits for end-users (large crops farmers) from the technological and the commercial points of view: Up to 20% water saving; up to 20% increased crop production; reduction of soil salinity and mineral crystallization in the rhizosfere and larger useful life for pivot irrigation systems. Moreover, AQUA4D-HR will be designed to have an affordable price for farmers, with an associated ROI < 3 years. These two facts will turn into large farmers´ willingness to pay for our system. AQUA4D-HR will have an important overall impact in the large crops irrigation market: End-users at the forefront of sustainable agriculture practices through an AgTech innovative solution. At global level, the pivot irrigation market, a strong and consolidated market valued at 1 billion Euros (2016) and expected to reach 2,5 billion € in 2022, will be clearly reinforced.
