Researchers of the MIT developed a new solar powered passive water desalination system. They claim the system is low in maintenance and could produce water thst is cheaper than tap water.

This could be big for certain desert states and communities, who struggle with access to fresh water.

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The trick is more that brine corrodes and clogs leading to high maintenance costs. But if needed it’s solveable.

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