Water-Tech Push: Spray Engineering Devices to Build High-Recovery ZLD Plant for RenewSys Hyderabad Facility

MOHALI, India, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) has secured a contract from VA Tech Wabag Limited to design, engineer, manufacture, supply, erect, and commission a 300 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system (2 × 150 KLD) for RenewSys India Pvt. Ltd.’s solar PV facility in Hyderabad. It will strengthen SED’s presence in India’s growing solar manufacturing ecosystem, where water efficiency, environmental compliance, and resource recovery are key priorities.

RenewSys, part of the Enpee Group, is a manufacturer of solar PV modules, solar cells, encapsulants, and backsheets. The project supports sustainable manufacturing practices in India’s clean energy sector.

High-Recovery Water Recycling System

The project will deploy SED’s MVR-based Low Temperature Evaporation (LTE®) technology integrated with a dryer. The system is designed to recover 90-94% water from industrial effluent streams while producing condensate with less than 300 ppm TDS, making it suitable for reuse in process and utility operations. The plant treats high-TDS wastewater while achieving Zero Liquid Discharge, reducing freshwater use and groundwater dependence at the facility.

Energy-Efficient Water Treatment

According to SED, the plant uses Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) technology to enable low-temperature evaporation, resulting in negligible steam consumption. The operation cost makes it a cost-efficient solution for industrial wastewater recovery, particularly for sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, specialty chemicals, and renewable energy manufacturing, where sustainability and operating efficiency are increasingly important.

Sector Growth Opportunity

The contract aligns with India’s push for domestic solar manufacturing under PLI and import substitution, while tighter environmental norms drive demand for ZLD and water reuse, further strengthening SED’s position in industrial water management for emerging sectors.

Mr. Vimarsh Verma, Director, Spray Engineering Devices Limited, said:

“This order validates our commitment to engineering solutions that go beyond compliance and deliver measurable sustainability outcomes. At SED, we are enabling industries to transition toward a circular water economy through efficient, reliable, and future-ready technologies. We remain focused on fast execution, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for our customers.”

Company Background

Established in 1992, SED has commissioned systems in 550+ plant installations across India and over 40 countries, supported by in-house R&D and manufacturing facilities in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The company develops technologies in evaporation, heat transfer, crystallization, and ZLD systems.

Outlook

With this latest win, SED continues to expand its presence across PV solar manufacturing, semiconductors, and advanced process industries, where water recovery and sustainable operations are key investment priorities.

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World Bank Group, NVIDIA, Google, Amazon and OpenAI join global policymakers and leaders to address how AI is transforming economies, industries and societies.

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly embedding itself into the systems that power economies, reshaping how businesses compete, governments serve, and societies evolve across Asia. Against this dynamic backdrop, ATxSummit, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, returns for its sixth edition on 20 to 21 May 2026 at Capella Singapore, convening more than 4,000 leaders from over 50 countries to confront the region’s most pressing issues.

With an enriched line-up of fireside chats and deep-dive technical sessions, ATxSummit will spotlight the intersection of AI with innovation, public good, and the digital growth shaping Asia’s future, across five critical themes:

How agentic systems are reshaping enterprises and operationsHow AI is being deployed at scale for public good and national impactWhere AI is accelerating scientific discovery and enabling embodied intelligenceHow jobs, skills and organisations are evolving in an AI-driven worldHow AI governance is being implemented in practice

Luminaries at the Forefront of Change
This year’s programme brings together an exceptional roster of eminent industry and government leaders at the helm of AI innovation — from those building frontier systems to shaping policies that govern their use.

Headline speakers include global institutional leaders and leading voices in academia such as Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Professor Yoshua Bengio of the University of Montreal, a pioneer in deep learning, and Professor Dawn Song of the University of California, Berkeley, known for her work in AI security and trustworthy machine learning. In their sessions, they will examine some of the defining developments of our time, including how AI and digital innovation can be applied at scale to counter real-world challenges, and how policy, industry and research can move in step as AI agents, embodied AI, and other disruptive technologies become mainstream.

Captains of industry and distinguished innovators, like NVIDIA Chief Scientist Dr. William Dally, Amazon.com Inc Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer David Zapolsky, ANT International President Douglas Feagin, OpenAI Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser and Trip.com Group CEO Jane Sun, will share how rapid innovation can be forged into competitive systems that perform at scale. Their discussions will examine what it takes to build AI-native enterprises in the face of continuous industry disruption, and how to stay ahead as AI reshapes business models, operations and global competition.

Influential voices from Accenture, Amazon.com Inc, FieldAI, Google, Grab, HP Inc, Salesforce, SAP Labs, Tomoro AI, Unitree, University of Tokyo, and Tsinghua University, round out the programme – drawing together the most diverse mix of enterprise, research, and applied technology perspectives convened at ATxSummit to date.

Kiren Kumar, Deputy Chief Executive, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, said: “Technology and collaboration are becoming central to how digital economies grow. AI is no longer confined to the lab. It is being built into real-world systems and is fast becoming core infrastructure for economies. For Asia, this creates a real opportunity. Singapore sits at the centre of this Global-Asia network, working with partners across government, industry and research to shape how these technologies are developed and used in practice. The focus in this next phase must be on how AI is applied – responsibly, at scale, and in ways that deliver clear value. ATxSummit brings together leaders from around the world to work through what it takes to get this right, for Asia and beyond.”

Six Years of Convening Conversations
For six years, Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) has been Asia’s premier tech confluence for global government officials and tech luminaries to engage in critical conversations at the intersection of tech, society and the digital economy.

ATxSummit, the exclusive invitation-only apex event of ATxSG, will open on 19 May with a Gala Dinner at Gardens by the Bay, graced by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity, will deliver the opening keynote on 20 May at ATxSummit. In addition, the accompanying Village also brings together over 25 technical workshops, symposiums, industry showcases, government-to-government roundtables and industry networking. One of the highly anticipated events at The Village is the closed-door Digital Frontier Forum (DFF). Co-organised with the Founders Forum, the DFF brings together over 100 tech leaders, investors and government officials to discuss deep tech, AI and digital growth strategies.

ATxSG’s premier exhibition marketplace and conference, ATxEnterprise, will also return from 20 to 22 May 2026 at the Singapore Expo. ATxEnterprise will feature 700 exhibitors and 450 speakers who will address increasingly complex questions around infrastructure investment, digital trust, cross-border connectivity and responsible AI deployment.

For more information on ATxSummit, please visit atxsummit.asiatechxsg.com.

About Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG)
ATxSG is Asia’s leading technology event jointly organised by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The event consists of three main segments, ATxSummit, ATxEnterprise and ATxInspire. 

About Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) leads Singapore’s digital transformation by developing a vibrant digital economy and an inclusive digital society. As Architects of Singapore’s Digital Future, we foster growth in Infocomm Technology and Media sectors in concert with progressive regulations, harnessing frontier technologies, and developing local talent and digital infrastructure ecosystems to establish Singapore as a digital metropolis. 

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SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda reports growing travel interest for the upcoming long break that closes out April and sees in May compared to the similar break last year. According to domestic accommodation searches made on Agoda, local travel interest has increased by 81% compared to last year’s late April-early May holiday period.

The holiday period for both years included Hung Kings Commemoration, Reunification Day and Labor Day, making it a prime travel period for Vietnamese travelers combining multiple public holidays. In 2025, the break was extended by additional days linked to the 50th anniversary of Reunification, while in 2026 the three holidays fall on the same week, making it easy for many employees to take two days of leave and enjoy a much longer break.

The increase in domestic accommodation searches reflects strong appetite for local getaways as travelers look to make the most of one of the longest holiday periods of the year.

Domestic Travel: Cooler Escapes and Familiar Destinations Shape Travel Intent

Coastal destinations lead the way for travel interest, with Agoda’s search data showing four beach cities among the top five most searched domestic destinations by Vietnamese travelers: Vung Tau (increasing by 101% year-on-year), Nha Trang (increasing by 96% year-on-year), Da Nang (increasing by 89% year-on-year), and Phan Thiet (increasing by 72% year-on-year). Da Lat (increasing by 45% year-on-year) is the only non-coastal destination in the ranking, maintaining strong appeal thanks to its cool climate and suitability for short “heat escape” trips. As Vietnam enters an early and intense heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees nationwide, travelers are increasingly seeking cooler escapes.

This behavior also underscores a broader shift in traveler mindset, with convenience and proximity becoming key decision drivers. Rather than venturing into off-the-beaten-track destinations, Vietnamese travelers are gravitating toward well-known, easily accessible locations that help optimize travel costs while still delivering meaningful experiences with family and friends.

Outbound Travel: Growing Interest Beyond Southeast Asia

Outbound travel interest saw a 9% increase during the holiday period, in comparison with the same period last year. While perennial favorites Bangkok and Singapore kept their places in the top 5 international destinations, Tokyo and Seoul recorded growth in travel interest of 49% and 20% respectively, as Vietnamese travelers may plan to take advantage of the longer break to go a little further afield than typical short-hops within Southeast Asia. Taipei also remains among the top searched destinations, rounding out the top five holiday getaways for outbound travel.

Top searched destinations for the upcoming holiday period between 24 April and 2 May 2026 include:

Mr. Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director, Vietnam, Agoda, said: “Vietnamese travelers are increasingly prioritizing trips that are easy to plan, cost-effective, and aligned with their lifestyle. With the extended holiday period, we are seeing a preference for short-haul, experience-driven travel, particularly to familiar destinations that offer both convenience and comfort. At Agoda, we support these evolving preferences by providing travelers with a wide range of accommodation, flight and activity options to make confident travel decisions.”

With over 6 million properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities available in one seamless booking experience, Agoda is well positioned to support Vietnamese travelers as they plan their holiday getaways. Running from 7 May to 21 May, Agoda’s 21st Birthday Sale will offer up to 60% off on hotel bookings, with a special flash sale of up to 70% on 19 May and exclusive deals on flights and activities. Agoda VIP members will receive early access to deals from 3 May to 6 May. Discover more on Agoda’s mobile app or at Agoda.com. 

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