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MIT scientists used solar power to make drinking water cheaper than tap water

October 3, 2023

MIT scientists used solar power to make drinking water cheaper than tap water

Oct 2 2023

MIT scientists have designed a solar-powered desalination system that turns saltwater into drinkable water at a higher volume – and lower cost.

Researchers from MIT and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have published a paper, “Extreme salt-resisting multistage solar distillation with thermohaline convection,” in the journal Joule about a study that has the potential to make a big leap forward in reducing the cost of water production because it doesn’t require electricity to run.

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