Sorry it's been so long since I've posted, I've been working on two group projects for ENDS. The second one is highly related to this blog. We were asked to come up with a social innovation or invention to help the world. I came up with the idea of a solar generator that both converted sunlight to energy and purified water. This would work if instead of photovoltaic panels, a large field of mirrors was used. The mirrors would all be focused on a central point, in which water would be heated to the boiling point and the steam would be used to turn a turbine, generating electricity. The steam could then be condensed back into (now completely pure) water. The machine's only regular inputs would be sunlight and water, and its outputs would be electricity and purified water.
Depending on how you set up your unit, your home can be powered by solar energy alone or have the option of drawing from the storage of battery banks for use when it is needed in times of power-outages or when you feel it is necessary. There are a variety of places to obtain solar power kits for your home depending on where you are located and what type of system you are looking for.
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