This project component will work on the design of each of the membrane distiller set-up using solar energy. Later on, after each component has been successfully fabricated, the integration of each component will follow. Modifications and revisions of the designed is expected vis-à-vis its trial runs. There are three universities and at least one industry that are involved in the conception and integration of the design. An initial design will be presented to the group. Each group will have an assigned component for further research and later on, its fabrication. USC will give the initial design and introduce the SBS machine for the membrane fabrication. XU and USTP will lead in the further research and fabrication of the different components. XU will be tasked for the Thermal insulator / convective reducer and Solar radiation absorber / heat converter. USTP will be tasked for the Membrane-distiller design, heat sink and collection system. COWD and MBDA will give input on the practical design as well as the materials needed for its fabrication. Fabrication of the membranes will be carried out in USC, while integration of the components and its initial runs will be carried out in XU and USTP.