Cheapest solar powered eToilet for schools unveiled

Eram Scientific, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) based private company has come out with a new unmanned, self-cleaning e-toilet named as 'e-Lite14' for schools, which it claims is the cheapest in the market. 

Eram Scientific's, eToilet is India's First Electronic Public Toilet. 

The product, 'e-Lite14' of Eram Scientific has an in-built solar panel and metallic platform.

This model is designed for schools, has automated self-cleaning and washing mechanisms and automatic floor wash system. 

The company claimed their product comes in the wake of the 'Clean India Campaign' launched by the government and even it perfectly matches with the 'Make in India' campaign.

Eram Scientific has deployed over 600 e-toilets in 11 states in the country, out of which more than 200 are in schools.

Key Features of eToilet

• Innovative Design to fit busy Indian towns and cities.
• State-of-the-art Technology to address public sanitation challenges.
• Modular, Sleek and Appealing Aesthetics.
• Mild Steel/ Stainless Steel built.
• Compact and User-Friendly access and interfaces.
• Hygienic and Easy to maintain components and accessories.
• Durable and Vandal-Resistant enclosure.
• Easy to Install & Relocation, if required.

Functionalities of eToilet:

• User Guides- Display Boards & Audio Instructions.                                
• Sensor based resource Conservation.
• Unmanned Operation.
• Automated Access Control.
• Automated Cleaning mechanism.
• Remote Diagnosis & Remote Management.
• Customer Support Facility.
• Transparency through Web Reports .                             
• Online Mapping.
• Waste processing through STP.                       
• Easy to Clean.
• Corrosion Resistant Models .
• Installation in 2-4 hours’ time.
• GPRS enabled units for real-time up gradations.
• Solar powered

How dose eToilet works?

• eToilet incorporates full cycle approach in sustainable sanitation by integrating convergence of electronics, mechanical, web-mobile technologies thereby controlling entry, usage, cleaning, exit, and remote monitoring capabilities with multiple revenue options. 
• The insertion of a coin opens the door of the eToilet for the user, switches on a light—thus saving energy and even directs the person with audio commands.
• The toilets are programmed to flush 1.5 liters of water after 3 minutes of usage or 4.5 liters if usage is longer.
• It can also be programmed to clean the platform with a complete wash down after every 5 or 10 persons use the toilet.

What are advantages of eToilet?

• It will in addressing public sanitation by developing a product that is portable, hygienically maintained, and eco-friendly.
• This low cost infrastructure will help modernizing highways, railways, telecom, ports, and power.
• It will help to create a better quality of life for citizens and tourists alike: The creation of an urban sanitation infrastructure.