Global Conference Evian 2012

Mexico 
Sergio Rico Velasco September 2012

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Silos de Agua® 
Company founded in 2003, by the Mexican Chemical Engineer Sergio Rico Velasco in order to provide a solution to the water scarcity. 
With the use of Solid Rain® it is now possible to protect the environment, improve and restore green spaces, with less water.

How it works?

Hydro-retentive super-absorbent, with the property of absorbing hundreds of times its weight in rainwater that becomes solid.

Solid Rain® is insoluble in water, so when granules are incorporated into the substrate or soil, they absorb a large amount of water and nutrients that are easily released. 
They allow the root zone of the plant to have a constant reservoir of water and nutrients, which delays the wilting point, and participates in stable growth for healthy crops.

Using Solid Rain® technology, it is possible to wait for weeks to see months before before irrigating.
Plants grow more vigorous in less time, and growers get better yields.

Protects the environment from drought, desertification, water pollution and overexploitation of groundwater.

Solid Rain® represents a revolution because in addition to saving on irrigation costs,
there is increased productivity,while contributing to preserve our environment, and financial operating costs.
It is to reduce hunger, poverty and migration in the world.

It also involves profound changes in the way we think about the use of solid water instead of the current liquid form.

Increases the water retention capacity of substrates and soils for several years.
Decreases agricultural production costs by up to 90%
Reduces irrigation frequency by up to 80% Reduces evaporation and infiltration.
Solid Rain® can be stored in bags or pouches.

Improves the properties of compact soils through aeration. Reduces the leaching of fertilizers.
Due to the spaced irrigations frequencies, fertilizers are available longer for plants.

How can Solid Rain® make the world a better place? 

By raising public awareness of the importance and value of rainwater for life. 




1. Now we can harvest the rain (rainwater)

2. And then solidify it.
The optimum level of performance of our technology requires only 1 kg to get 300 liters of Solid Rain®

3. You can store Solid Rain® in bags and carry it everywhere.
This technology is less expensive and easier to implement than the construction of dams and drains.
You can use it in the poorest isolated places.

How to use it?

Sow Solid Rain® before the rainy season begins.
Solid Rain® maintains moisture, without irrigation or rain, the seeds germinate and grow.
When the next rain or irrigation comes, the Solid Rain® absorbs, stores and returns it, the cycle starts again.

It is an alternative to other forms of agriculture that preserve the soil.
Solid Rain® can be implemented more easily and with better results for populations where extreme poverty resides.
This is because the application procedure is simple and can be implemented by producers with a low level of resources and education.

Solid Rain® Testimonials - Productivity

Traditional sunflower: 1.100 kg / ha
With Solid Rain® : 3.000 kg / ha
Increased productivity of: 272%

Traditional red bean: 450 kg / ha
With Solid Rain®: 1.800 kg / ha
Increased productivity of: 300%

Maize Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco Mexique
Traditional 47 days : 1200 kg / ha
With Solid Rain®: 44 jours : 5500 kg / ha
Increased productivity of: 458%

Saving on irrigation costs

India Coconut palms Traditional:  80 liters / palm tree / week.
With Solid Rain®: 50 liters per quarter

Colombia Hydroponics:
roses, carnations and flowers.
With Solid Rain® 75% savings on irrigation costs 

To reforest with a sharp decrease in the rate of tree mortality, 
which allows a rapid recovery of forests and a better impact on climate change.

Solid Rain® can be used in agriculture, arboriculture, ecosystem conservation,
protection of animals and endangered species.
Also for lawns, shrubs, hydroponics for the fight against fires,
to green the walls and roofs of our cities, and much more.

These organizations within the United Nations, work to solve some important global problems. 

the World Bank
International Monetary Fund
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
United Nations Development Program
United Nations Environment Program
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The Millennium Goals report, includes: 

Goal1 
Reduce extreme poverty and hunger 
Example - Improving the nutrition of poor children.
Goal 7 
Ensure a sustainable environment 
Example - The limits for sustainable water resources have already been exceeded in some parts of the world. 

Solid Rain® a solution to solve many global problems. 

Ban Ki-moon Secretary - General United Nations
"We need to agree to define a path to a Green Economy that will lift people out of poverty and protect the global environment. This requires international collaboration; it requires investment, and requires countries to exchange experiences and technologies" 

In the context of promoting sustainable development, 
we consider Solid Rain® as an option for food security and to improve the quality of people's lives.

That's why we believe in "A better world, a greener world by planting Solid Rain®!" 





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