Protecting Africa’s Waters Through Edge Innovation
Empowering communities with sustainable waste treatment solutions that preserve our precious waterways for generations to come.
What we do
Problems to Solve
Water Pollution Crisis
80% of Africa’s wastewater enters waterways untreated
Marine outfalls releasing raw sewage into sensitive ecosystems
River contamination affecting communities downstream
Rising environmental damage from untreated effluent
Infrastructure Gaps
Prohibitive costs of centralized treatment plants
Decades-long implementation timelines
Lack of specialized technical expertise
Limited capital resources for municipalities
Resource Wastage
Valuable organic material discharged as waste
Energy potential of waste streams untapped
Carbon sequestration opportunities missed
Water resources not being recycled
Public Health Concerns
Waterborne disease outbreaks
Contaminated drinking water sources
Degraded recreation areas
Economic impact on tourism and fisheries
OUR INNOVATIVE SOLUTION and STRATEGY
Perennial Africa aims to transform the continent’s water treatment landscape by:
Democratizing Advanced Technology
- Making HTC technology accessible at various scales
- Adapting solutions for local contexts and needs
- Building local expertise and capacity
- Creating technology ownership within Africa
Creating Resource Circular Economy
- Converting waste to valuable hydrochar
- Generating renewable energy from process
- Recycling water for agricultural and industrial use
- Developing local value chains for byproducts
Environmental Restoration
- Eliminating raw sewage discharge
- Protecting marine and river ecosystems
- Reducing carbon emissions through sequestration
- Improving water quality for recreation and wildlife
Economic Development
- Creating skilled technical jobs
- Developing local manufacturing capabilities
- Generating revenue from waste resources
- Building exportable technology and expertise
Our Project
We are always ready for
a challenge.
63%
Of urban water is untreated
Only 10% of Africa’s urban sewage receives adequate treatment. Treatment backlog estimated at 2,100+ facilities and Average implementation timeline for conventional plants: 8-12 years.
$31.2 B
Market size by 2030
Annual growth rate: 12.5% CAGR through 2030. Current 2025 Decentralized treatment segment: $3.5 billion (25.5% of total market)