Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

[Third Party]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

Surely we can, yet wags here will bend over backward to find ways not to.

Oh I see a couple already have. The typical "will never work" wankers.

Need cost and other logistical info first.

 

[Third Party]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

Cost?

Trust me, if it works the cost would be next to nil as it got scaled up for production. And who cares anyway. 780 million Meople, able to work better because they aren't sick would ultimately pay for them anyway.

Cost is always a concern-just ask AOC. And how do you get the water to the 780M if they are in remote regions? Good idea, just needs investigating.

 

[Wyatt earp]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

Invented coal?

 

[Dekster]

Meh it only desalinates salt water. It is only limited in its usefulness to shorelines.

Hardly anyone in the world lives on shorelines.

Other than people who can afford bottled water, that is correct

 

[CarlinAnnArbor]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

Doe it fry birds in flight?

 

[Dekster]

Meh it only desalinates salt water. It is only limited in its usefulness to shorelines.

Meh it only desalinates salt water. It is only limited in its usefulness to shorelines.

Hardly anyone in the world lives on shorelines.

Hate to tell both of you, but 40 percent of the world population is within 100 k. of coastal shoreline.

https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/es/papers/Coastal_Zone_Pop_Method.pdf

For a country like Saudi it could be transforming.

they have been desalinating almost a decade and while you would think so, the reality is that controlling the water controls the masses

 

[fncceo]

"My father worked for the same firm for twelve years. They fired him. They replaced him with a tiny gadget - this big - that does everything my father does, only it does it much better.

The depressing thing is, my mother ran out and bought one." - Woody Allen

 

[HenryBHough]

If the device really can desalt Tainted Tommy's Torrential Tears it could benefit every USMB reader everywhere. Think of the camel jockeys in The Saraha who are reading this on their laptops whilst dancing with joy! Imagine never having to scrounge water for those camels.....

 

[Likkmee]

Meh it only desalinates salt water. It is only limited in its usefulness to shorelines.

Meh it only desalinates salt water. It is only limited in its usefulness to shorelines.

Hardly anyone in the world lives on shorelines.

Hate to tell both of you, but 40 percent of the world population is within 100 k. of coastal shoreline.

https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/es/papers/Coastal_Zone_Pop_Method.pdf

For a country like Saudi it could be transforming.

Saudi ? Iran getting their wet dream would " transform" those scumbags.....in a few minutes

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

Meh it only desalinates salt water. It is only limited in its usefulness to shorelines.

Meh it only desalinates salt water. It is only limited in its usefulness to shorelines.

Hardly anyone in the world lives on shorelines.

Hate to tell both of you, but 40 percent of the world population is within 100 k. of coastal shoreline.

https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/es/papers/Coastal_Zone_Pop_Method.pdf

For a country like Saudi it could be transforming.

London, Mecca, same difference

 

[elektra]

More stupidity! They have not developed or proved this device! And they have not addressed the real problem in Africa which is the Moslem Brotherhood, Dictatorships, and Democracys ran by tyrants. Africa needs laws, rules, regulations, and order. Africa needs justice. The United Nations has failed in Africa since 1950, period! The United Nations can not fix it's own immoral criminality, let alone get clean water where it is needed.

 

[Leo123]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

I like the concept however, I did not see in the article linked to IF extra energy is needed for re-circulation. From Tommy's link:

"On the top is a horizontal commercial silicon solar cell and beneath this are several tiers through which saline, brackish or contaminated surface water is run."

Then we have the 'answer':

"While the team outline various versions of the device, they reveal that under conditions on a par with a bright, cloudless day the energy efficiency of the solar cell was about 11% – a figure they say is on a par with what would be expected without the distillation section attached, and higher than previously reported by others working on such devices."

That's 89% inefficient folks. I guess it's good for rich Arabs maybe.

 

[SSDD]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

Absolutely. if they can get it to work that would be a truly great thing.

Unfortunately to far to may people, the very idea that something of the sort MIGHT be possible, and COULD be built, and MAY work for more than a week after the UN installers leave the area is the same thing as if it were actually in operation providing power and clean water to people who need it

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Why are you Wright boys wasting your time on these ridiculous flying machines ?

 

[elektra]

Why are you Wright boys wasting your time on these ridiculous flying machines ?

The Wright Brothers were not funded by government! The Wright Brothers also succeeded. Solar is a proven failure. But keep up the propaganda, there are more fools in the World than intellects.

 

[elektra]

The true idiocy of this idea, is the fact, that we do have the technology to clean water. The problem is not technology. The problem is not ability. The problem is lawless dictators and socialism that has destroyed much. An invention will solve the problem? Just goes to show how most people lack a deep understanding of the World's problems. But hey, if this does work, make sure you give it them in the morning and then pray that it is not cloudy for the next week, or ever again.

 

[skookerasbil]

Why are you Wright boys wasting your time on these ridiculous flying machines ?

Again s0n.....you never ascribe any costs into your analysis.....of anything, I've noticed. Fortunately most of the world does. The market always decides what is reasonable and what is Disney. Guys like you are always the last to get the memo. Ghey

Many of the climate obsessed are giddy about EV's. But the market shows us nobody wants these cars. Costs! Duh!!

 

[elektra]

The USMC could bring power, water, and freedom to those without. The OP would rather send a crappy solar powered water fountain which would be raped by the tyrants that rule said countries.

 

[22lcidw]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

There has been something about that for decades. In poverty areas or rural areas of the world it would provide limited light and water for people. You need to move to these areas and help the people out. Sort of live off the land with them. So leave that A/C and heated home and leave your comforts including your car that gets you to the stores to provide your meals and clothing and go........Become au natural! One light a few hours a day and a pint f water for all...

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Device could bring both solar power and clean water to millions

A device that can produce electricity from sunlight while simultaneously purifying water has been produced by researchers, an invention they say could solve two problems in one stroke.

The researchers say the device is not only a source of green energy but also offers an alternative to current technologies for purifying water. These, they add, often consume large amounts of electricity and require infrastructure beyond the reach of many communities that lack basic access to safe drinking water – a situation thought to affect more than 780 million people worldwide.
Surely we can all agree that this is a good thing.

There has been something about that for decades. In poverty areas or rural areas of the world it would provide limited light and water for people. You need to move to these areas and help the people out. Sort of live off the land with them. So leave that A/C and heated home and leave your comforts including your car that gets you to the stores to provide your meals and clothing and go........Become au natural! One light a few hours a day and a pint f water for all...

Why would I want to do that you stupid fuck ?