CLEAN WATER POWERED BY THE SUN

Our mission is to provide access to clean and affordable water only through the sun.

We are committed to make water available with the most environmentally and economically sustainable solutions, wherever needed.

We have the ambitious goal to operate according to a competitive and sustainable business model, respectful of the environment and inclusive for people.

We have the ambitious goal to operate according to a competitive and sustainable business model, respectful of the environment and inclusive for people.

We are a young company with the expertise of pioneers in the solar energy sector.
An international team combining young professionals with experienced ones, unified by a strong passion for sustainability.

Founders

Dario Traverso
CO-Founder & CEO

Results-driven dynamic entrepreneur and
passionate about sustainability, with experience in international environments and startup development.

As CEO of Genius Watter, he wants to bring clean water to people and businesses in need all over the World, with sustainable and long lasting solutions.

Franco Traverso
CO-Founder & CTO

A pioneer in the solar energy sector, with 40 years’ experience in solar cells, modules and systems manufacturing around the World.

Main shareholder of an Italian group who owns solar photovoltaic farms in Italy and Silfab Solar Inc., one of the major solar PV panels manufacturers in Canada and US.

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Management Team

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Tiago Placido Ross
Tiago Placido Da Ross
Chief Project Engineer
Kenio Brito
Kenio De Brito
Project Engineer
Cassia Lopez
Cassia Lopes
Back Office
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Our History

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Burundi, 1983. A solar pumping system supplying water to 5.000 people.

Strong experience in solar photovoltaic energy guided by the passion for sustainability

Back in 1981 our co-founder Franco Traverso started building the first solar photovoltaic systems and components around the world.

In the following 4 decades he developed international partnerships, projects and solar panels manufacturing facilities, driven by his passion for solar energy.
In 2018 he received the “Environmental Leadership Award” by the ICCO of North America.

Impact business, democratizing water access

In the closest 2018 Dario Traverso, thanks to the knowledge absorbed from his father and eager to create a sustainable business with a strong social impact, founded Genius Watter with its headquarters in Italy.

Impact business, democratizing water access

In the closest 2018 Dario Traverso, thanks to the knowledge absorbed from his father and eager to create a sustainable business with a strong social impact, founded Genius Watter with its headquarters in Italy.

Since 2018 a number of projects have been developed in Africa, providing clean and affordable water to private clients in off-grid locations.
Sal, August 2018 Cape Verde - (Pilot Project)
Sal, August 2018 Cape Verde - (Pilot Project)
Since 2018 a number of projects have been developed in Africa, providing clean and affordable water to private clients in off-grid locations.
Boa Vista Cape Verde

Genius Watter established the first subsidiary in Cape Verde, with a locally trained team and is expanding its operations in many Sub-Saharan African countries and other emerging markets.

Boa Vista Cape Verde

Genius Watter established the first subsidiary in Cape Verde, with a locally trained team and is expanding its operations in many Sub-Saharan African countries and other emerging markets.

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