Coupling photovoltaic and concentrated solar power technologies for desalination

This invention describes a system that uses sunlight to turn salty water into fresh water. It combines two types of solar technology: one that concentrates sunlight to make steam, and another that converts sunlight directly into electricity. The steam and electricity then power a desalination unit, which removes salt from the water, and pumps the clean water to users. Importantly, the system is designed to operate completely independently, without needing to connect to a city's power grid.