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haxor ( haxor@derp.foo ) MB to Hacker News@derp.fooEnglish · 3 years ago

Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water

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Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water

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A new solar desalination system takes in saltwater and heats it with natural sunlight. The system flushes out accumulated salt, so replacement parts aren’t needed often, meaning the system could potentially produce drinking water that is cheaper than tap water.

There is a discussion on Hacker News, but feel free to comment here as well.

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    Y’all ready to see 10 different articles on how this is iMpOsIbLe to implement and we should definitely not put any investment into it.

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