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MIT engineers create solar-powered desalination system producing 5,000 liters of water daily | This could be a game-changer for inland communities where resources are scarce


Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a new desalination system that harnesses the sun's power without requiring backup batteries.

Bottom line: The MIT engineers' solar-powered desalination system represents a significant leap forward in sustainable water treatment technology. Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a new desalination system that harnesses the sun's power without requiring backup batteries. The MIT team plans to test further and scale up the system, aiming to supply larger communities and even entire municipalities with low-cost, sun-powered drinking water.

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