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Harnessing the power of the sun to purify water

Video. Harnessing the power of the sun to purify water

Updated: 30/06/2023 - 15:59 GMT+2

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In this episode, Smart Regions looks at how a sustainable system called Helio is able to harness the power of the sun to purify water.

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