Water generation unit and system

Abstract

A water generation unit configured to extract water from ambient air is provided. The water generation unit comprises a housing defining therewithin an extraction chamber, and comprising one or more sidewalls defining a housing opening, the housing further comprises a liquid-passable housing bottom comprising a perforated plate configured to support thereon a thermoresponsive sorbent medium; an air-supply arrangement configured to introduce ambient air into the extraction chamber via the housing opening, the air-supply arrangement comprising a circulation device configured to create an airflow into the extraction chamber from the ambient air; a heating arrangement configured to facilitate heating of the extraction chamber by solar radiation impinging thereon; and an accumulation arrangement comprising an accumulation element disposed below the housing bottom, the accumulation element being configured to facilitate accumulation of water which passes from the extraction chamber through the perforated plate.

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