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Dual-Purpose Desalination Systems

The 'Solar Desalination Skylight' by Henry Glogau is Impressive

— February 16, 2021 — Art & Design
The 'Solar Desalination Skylight' has been designed by Henry Glogau as a solution for coastal communities that struggle with access to drinking water and would provide them with a multifunctional way to continually keep it within reach.

The unit works as a no-cost solution that could be integrated into low-income households and works by being positioned into the ceiling of a home. The system would go to work transforming seawater into potable water for inhabitants to drink and cook with, while the waste bring could be used to power the LED system within for light after dark.

The 'Solar Desalination Skylight' was tested over the course of a month-long expedition in Antofagasta, Chile and is one of the six finalists up for the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Desalination - The 'Solar Desalination Skylight' by Henry Glogau leverages solar power to desalinate water, highlighting the opportunity for solar-powered desalination systems.
2. Multifunctional Water Access - The 'Solar Desalination Skylight' offers a multifunctional approach to water access, highlighting the potential for dual-purpose desalination systems.
3. Affordable Water Solutions - The 'Solar Desalination Skylight' provides an affordable solution for low-income households, highlighting the demand for inexpensive water solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Renewable energy companies could explore the opportunity for solar-powered desalination systems, leveraging solar power to provide clean water solutions.
2. Home Improvement - Home improvement retailers could explore the opportunity for dual-purpose desalination systems, offering multifunctional solutions to provide clean water and electricity for households.
3. Sustainable Design - Sustainable design firms could explore the opportunity for affordable water solutions, designing and developing low-cost water desalination systems for low-income households and coastal communities.
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