A solar powered water purifier (1) having a main reservoir (2) for holding unpurified water (18), a collection tube (22) supported within the main reservoir and an inverted conical-shaped lid (11). The conical-shaped lid captures evaporated water from the main reservoir in the form of condensation and directs the condensation toward the collection tube for collection, which diverts water from to outside of the main reservoir for storage and/or use.