With their muted luster and thicker frames, these big, dark panels stand out for a reason: They’re not your typical electricity-making solar panels but are instead used to heat up a home’s water. So ...
“The system we’ve engineered induces water to evaporate, transports it to the surface, and condenses it in a closed cycle, effectively preventing the accumulation of salt that reduces the efficiency ...
The device is also solar-powered and can convert about 93 per cent of the sun into energy, five times better than current desalination systems. It can also produce about 20 litres of fresh water ...