Patent attributes
The solar-powered system for generating steam and distilled water includes a first conduit having an inlet for receiving a feed stream of water and an outlet for dispensing heated water. The first conduit has at least one steam vent for releasing at least a first volume of steam. At least one evacuated tube collector is in fluid communication with the first conduit for solar heating of the feed stream of water to produce the heated water and the at least first volume of steam. At least one boiler is in fluid communication with the first conduit for receiving a portion of the heated water for boiling thereof to produce a second volume of steam. At least one photovoltaic panel is in electrical communication with the at least one boiler for providing power thereto, and a condenser receives the second volume of steam for condensation thereof into distilled water.