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Wave-Powered Desalination

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the wanna-buy-a-duck dept.

dptalia writes, "Scientists think they've found a way to harness the energy of waves to desalinate salt water. Currently desalination is an energy-intensive process, but this new design harnesses the renewable energy of waves to produce fresh water. Many countries depend on desalinated water to support their populations, and this invention could lower the cost of water generation." Production versions of the "desalination ducks" would be about 10 meters in diameter and 20 meters long. Each would supply water for more than 20,000 people.

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  1. Re:cool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    most Australians are eagerly awaiting news of these projects

    "Most Australians" couldn't care what happens as long as they can stop the darkies getting in. You people sicken me, you really do.