Solutions
One solution to the barrier presented by the high level of solar energy required in solar desalination efforts is to reduce the pressure within the reservoir. This can be accomplished using a vacuum pump, and significantly decreases the amount of energy required for desalination. For example, water at a pressure of 0.1 atmospheres boils at 50°C rather than 100°C.
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