An Novel Design of Solar System with Humidity to Water Conversion Feature

The rapid growth of industry and population in the world reflected on the increase demand of electricity and water. This paper gives a practical design and new concept of utilization of renewable energy system (solar system) and humidity to water conversion and harvesting technologies. The system can be built on the top of high rise buildings, which is the situation in Oman and Gulf Council Cooperation GCC countries, in order to provide clean energy (electricity) to that building to make it zero energy building. This system utilizes the advantages of GCC Deseret climate, i.e. high solar radiation and high humidity through the year especially in the summer, for green energy generation and free water supply (cold and hot). This system is designed to provide optimum surface area for solar panels installation which will be installed on the roof. In addition, humidity-water convertor features built-in to the system design. The system is recommended to be sited on the top of high rise buildings or structures with its appearance can be blended into the building architecture without negative visual impact. The water can be treated, stored, and used for general purposes. Also, it could be heated through integration of photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal collectors to provide hot water for domestic demand. The design is also safer and suitable to be used in populated area. With these benefits, the renewable energy could be used as three in one to promote populated urban area.