The present invention is directed to an improved solar powered
distillation system and method. The solar powered still may have a
membrane that is extruded, molded, or sprayed-on. The membrane may be
installed in a lightweight basin as a liner resulting in improved ease of
still manufacturing and assembly as well as improved sealing. Further,
the membrane may have a plurality of fluid reservoirs. In a preferred
embodiment, the membrane material may be an opaque water grade non-toxic
odorless, tasteless silicon, Uniprene, or Sarlink. In one variation, the
solar still basin casing may be molded and made of ABS, polycarbonates,
or polybutylene. The solar still may further include legs made of PVC or
similar pipe materials and may include a strengthening member formed
integrally in the bottom surface of the basin casing. The still may
include a metal and rubber seal stripping to couple a sheet of glass to
the still basing.