I think that this is just a generator driving a standard de-humidifier. The compressor is compressing -refrigerant-, not the air. The refrigerant expands into

I think that this is just a generator driving a standard de-humidifier. The compressor is compressing -refrigerant-, not the air. The refrigerant expands into a cooling coil, which chills the air and condenses out any moisture. This is just like the dehumidifier that you use in your basement, only out in the desert somewhere and attached to a wind turbine. I'm not sure why you would do this instead of just capturing the power. Perhaps because if you're installing this in the desert, power transmission could be difficult, whereas the water could be collected in a holding tank at the base and used locally? The author got this TOTALLY wrong.