# Efficient Desalination Devices Solar Water Solutions Assists Namibia in Its Prolonged Drought By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desalination-device References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90353878/this-solar-powered-desalination-device-delivers-cheap-clean-water?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [solarwatersolutions.org](https://www.solarwatersolutions.org/) Finish start-up [Solar Water Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) creates a desalination device that is designed to offer support to a coastal city in Namibia. The technology, which transforms ocean water from the Atlantic into drinkable water that is safe to consume, is kept inside a shipping container. The key to the desalination device lies in the incorporation of solar panels. Reverse osmosis is not a new concept, however, the carbon emission-free production is quite cutting-edge. In addition, the [solar panel-backed desalination device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pool-ionizer) is also extremely affordable than its counterpart. Solar Water Solutions places the shipping container on the [University of Namibia's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoomiily) campus. While the water will be used to "irrigate a new carbon garden of trees," the application of the device can extend to cover other social and ecological issues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Efficient Desalination:** The desalination device offers a cutting-edge solution to turn ocean water into drinkable water, with low carbon emissions and affordability. - **Carbon Emission Free Production:** The incorporation of solar panels in the desalination device enables a carbon emission-free production process. - **Affordable Desalination Solutions:** The solar panel-backed desalination device offers an extremely affordable alternative to traditional desalination methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Treatment:** The desalination device brings disruptive innovation to the water treatment industry, providing efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** The incorporation of solar panels in the desalination device opens up opportunities for renewable energy applications in the industry. - **Environmental Conservation:** The desalination device can be used to address various social and ecological issues, making it relevant to the environmental conservation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tire-Crafted Solar Stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still.md) - [Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quenchsea-reel.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Water Purifier Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladislamp-disinfection.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Off-Grid Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-mobile-home.md) - [Pure Drinking Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout-water.md)