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Solar Desalination
Solar Still / Desalination Unit
Clean drinking water from the sun.
Trusted by organisations across India
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SELCO Foundation
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Jujurana Farmer Producer Company
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Gajam India
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Gujarat Eco
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Green Hill Eco (GHE)
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Citizen Foundation Ladakh
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Sangma Solar
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Arunachal Farmers Producer
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SELCO Foundation
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Jujurana Farmer Producer Company
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Gajam India
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Gujarat Eco
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Green Hill Eco (GHE)
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Citizen Foundation Ladakh
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Sangma Solar
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Arunachal Farmers Producer
Sized to demand 100% solar
Food-grade build
A solar still that distils saline, brackish or contaminated water into clean drinking water through solar evaporation and condensation, with no power or consumables.
Removes salts, minerals and contaminants
Zero running cost
No membranes or electricity
Low maintenance
Overview
Applications
Coastal and island communities
Arid and water-scarce regions
Households and small communities
Specifications
| Process | Solar evaporation + condensation (distillation) |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Saline / brackish / contaminated water + sunlight |
| Consumables | None |
Quick answer
Rudra Solar Energy's solar still distils saline or contaminated water into clean drinking water using solar evaporation, with no electricity or consumables.
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FAQ
Solar Still / Desalination Unit — questions answered
The Solar Still / Desalination Unit is part of our Solar Desalination range and runs purely on solar heat — no fuel bills. Explore the Solar Desalination range for alternatives.
It is rated at Sized to demand. Need a different size? We build custom and hybrid versions — request a quote.
Because it uses free sunlight, the Solar Still / Desalination Unit typically pays for itself in 1–3 years. Ask for an indicative price when you request a quote.
Yes — we install and support nationwide, with hybrid backup for cloudy spells. See the locations we serve.
Browse our success stories for field results, or view the Solar Desalination range and the wider full product range. Explore the Solar Desalination range for alternatives.
Tell us your capacity and location and our engineers confirm the specification and price within one working day — request a quote.
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Interested in the Solar Still / Desalination Unit?
Tell us your crop, target capacity and location. Our engineers respond within one working day with a recommendation and indicative pricing.