A pilot of the mobile unit, which uses a wind generator to transform seawater into potable water October 27, 2006 Greek scientists have discovered a way of solving the problem of water scarcity on Aegean islands - with the world’s first floating desalination platform. A pilot of the mobile unit, which uses a wind generator to transform seawater into potable water, is to undergo a demonstration at the Elefsina shipyards on Monday, according to experts from the University of the Aegean who created it. The increased consumption of water on Santorini, which skyrockets during the tourist season, have caused resources to dwindle. More on e-Kathimerini Author : e-Kathimerini