Collect water in the air to grow plants in the desert

This is the idea that greenhouses can collect water vapor from the air, stopping to grow plants in the desert. The idea, designed by the not-for-profit Roots Up organization, not only helps desert areas, extended deadlines and opportunities for agricultural production, but also creates clean drinking water for humans.

Collect water vapor in the air to grow plants in the desert

According to information from the design team, the operation of this greenhouse is: During the day, high temperatures cause water to evaporate from the plant, creating a hot, humid air but kept on the side. The greenhouse helps the plant to grow.

At night, the glass roof will be opened to allow cooler air to enter, and fog will form and condense inside. Water droplets will be collected and stored in storage tanks, which can be used for irrigation or drinking. When it rains, the greenhouse can also be opened to collect rainwater and accumulate it.

The Roots Up development team is set to launch a project in the Ethiopia region, where droughts often persist, making farming extremely difficult. Below is a video demonstrating the operation of this greenhouse.

The house will be closed during the day to limit the loss of steam, keeping the air moist inside.

The roof will be opened at night (or it is raining) to condense the water, reserving watering plants or for human consumption.