Description
The SolaRaft platform (QDB™ / iQDB™) is a self-contained, solar-powered floating system (buoy) designed to deliver real-time environmental monitoring and active water treatment. It integrates high-efficiency solar panels (up to 200 W), onboard battery energy storage (>1.1 kWh), and telemetry systems into a compact, deployable raft that can be installed in under 10 minutes without tools. The platform is highly configurable, with IP67/68-rated components, multiple communication options (LoRa, cellular, GPS, RS232/485), and seamless integration with mobile and web-based interfaces for remote access. Its flexible architecture allows deployment across a wide range of applications including reservoirs, wastewater plants, lagoons, aquaculture systems, and industrial water bodies.
From a water quality perspective, the SolaRaft-iQDB™ provides comprehensive, real-time monitoring using multi-parameter sondes and probes. It supports measurement of key parameters such as temperature, conductivity, salinity, TDS, pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, ammonia, nitrates, and chlorophyll-a/blue-green algae indicators. Data is accessible remotely via cloud-connected platforms, enabling users to view customizable charts, configure alarms, and generate reports from any internet-enabled device. This capability allows operators to rapidly detect changes in water conditions, optimize treatment processes, and maintain regulatory compliance, all while minimizing site visits through continuous remote oversight.
For algae remediation, the SolaRaft-QDB™ incorporates patented ultrasonic technology that distinguishes it from conventional solutions. The system generates tens of thousands of discrete ultrasonic frequencies across thousands of bandwidths, delivering high sound pressure output with low energy consumption and no “dead zones” in coverage. This enables effective disruption of algae and biofilm at scale without chemicals, reducing environmental impact and ongoing treatment costs. The 360-degree ultrasonic transducer design ensures even distribution in both horizontal and hemispherical patterns, and the technology has been proven across thousands of installations to control a broad range of algae species.
Overall, the SolaRaft platform combines monitoring, treatment, and energy autonomy into a single deployable solution. Its modular design supports expansion (additional batteries, sensors, or transducers), while its lightweight and stackable construction reduces logistics and installation costs. With features such as configurable alarms, cellular telemetry, and environmentally safe operation (EPA registered and safe for people and pets), SolaRaft provides a scalable and cost-effective approach for modern water management challenges requiring both data insight and active remediation.