In Chile, fog harvesting nets, made of fine mesh material, trap water droplets from fog and collect between three and seven litres of water every day per square metre.
Where is it Utilized?
This technology requires frequent fog harvesting and wind, as the coastal area of Atacama in Chile does or some regions in Morocco such as Anti-Atlas. CloudFisher nets in Morocco have collected six to 22 litres of water per square metre and the project aims to lift residents’ supply from eight to about 18 litres a day.
What are its constraints?
Chilean specialists report that high prices are due to the initial investment in technology and repairs after storms. Therefore, nets need to reach around ten litres of water collected per square metre to be competitive enough.
Will It Get Popular?
The technique invented in Chile has spread to Peru, Namibia, and South Africa and the locals in Morocco hope to use this technology to provide other mountains and highlands with enough water,AFP reported. It complements wider planning as drought and pressure on inland waters grow.
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