News Tech

This solar-powered device produces energy and cleans water at the same time

Still a prototype, the machine could one day help curb electricity and freshwater shortages

solar panels

UNDER THE SUN  Solar panels with water purification devices mounted on their backs (illustrated) could produce freshwater and electricity simultaneously.

Wenbin Wang

By Maria Temming

- More than 2 years ago

By mounting a water distillation system on the back of a solar cell, engineers have constructed a device that doubles as an energy generator and water purifier.