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http://aquares.pl/

EU project and funding under the European Regional Development Fund.

AQUARes is a company - a building contractor - that offers an innovative product in the form of a distributed intelligent micro-retention system that enables the adaptation of urban environments to climate change, observed in the form of torrential rains or periods of drought.

The system offered by this company is used for rainwater retention in areas of dense urban development, where flash floods occur after the passage of heavy rainfall. The system consists of carefully composed distributed systems of micro-retention tanks, whose operation is computer-controlled. The stored water is used to generate energy to illuminate the external environment of the buildings and, if necessary, to irrigate vegetation. The system is designed to relieve the pressure on the rainwater system during heavy rainfall to minimise losses and reduce the so-called 'urban heat island' phenomenon.

This solution successfully relieves the pressure on the stormwater drainage system during heavy rainfall. In addition, it makes it possible to generate electricity for the outdoor lighting of buildings or squares, and introduces an element of structured greenery into the city, thus having a positive effect on the local urban microclimate during hot weather.

AQUARes is a system dedicated to municipalities as a solution for adapting cities to climate change as seen in the form of torrential rain and periods of drought.

The core functionality of the micro-retention system for rainwater adaptation can be applied not only to mitigate flooding in urban areas, but also in industrial and residential contexts. Furthermore, the system's ability to generate electricity and introduce greenery can find applications in a variety of sectors, including sustainable urban development, renewable energy and landscaping, making it a versatile solution for dealing with climate challenges and increasing urban resilience.