New solar device makes desalinated seawater cheaper than tap water

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In sunny urban parts of Australia, fixed-angle solar panels average annual output is roughly equivalent to 5 hours per day at full capacity. The limits are set by weather and sun angle.

Anywhere less sunny gets fewer “full capacity equivalent” hours per day.

I wonder how long it will take for potential improvements like this to be developed:

Good (Encouraging) Stuff (Part 1)

Maybe another energy source or hybrid solution would be a good alternative:

A HERO’s Journey: NREL’s Wave-Powered Desalination Device Returns to the...