The mountainous region of Ait Baamrane in Morocco utilizes a large fog collection system to tackle water shortages caused by low rainfall. This system collects up to 35,000 liters of water daily by condensing fog through vertical nets, assisting over 1,000 residents with their fresh water needs. Fog harvesting also has global applicability across various countries and has potential urban applications. The technique may address water scarcity in urban areas, particularly in rapidly growing regions like Alto Hospicio in Chile, paving the way for innovative water solutions worldwide.
Sitting on the fringes of the Moroccan desert, the mountainous region of Ait Baamrane receives little rainfall. But what it does get in abundance, and for six months of the year, is dense fog sweeping in from the nearby Atlantic Ocean.
Fog is not only collected in Morocco's mountains but in other places including Ghana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Chile, California and South Africa. The global potential is huge with suitable locations almost everywhere, especially along coastlines.
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