Australian Researchers Develop Atmospheric Water Harvester for Arid Regions

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Researchers at a New South Wales University are developing an "hydro harvester" to capture atmospheric water in Australia's arid regions.
The solar-powered unit can produce 1,000 liters of distilled water daily, with plans to scale up to 10,000 liters.
Trials are set to begin next year in Western Australia.

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Researchers at a New South Wales University are developing an "hydro harvester" to capture atmospheric water in Australia's arid regions. The solar-powered unit can produce 1,000 liters of distilled water daily, with plans to scale up to 10,000 liters. Trials are set to begin next year in Western Australia.

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