<p>Global population growth and declining precipitation are exacerbating the scarcity of potable water. Solar desalination ponds offer a promising solution, particularly in arid and water-stressed regions. Solar ponds are capable of providing drinking water using free and clean solar energy. These systems can easily produce fresh water from incoming wastewater, thus partially compensating for water shortages. This study demonstrates the superior performance of a modified solar pond design, yielding approximately 21% more freshwater than a conventional pond. Analysis of energy and exergy efficiency reveals peak performance in July and the lowest in January, with energy efficiency exceeding exergy efficiency by approximately 39%. Furthermore, the modified pond produced significantly more freshwater than the conventional pond on specific peak days, with a 60% increase observed on June 30th and a 47% increase on December 29th. Maximum freshwater production was consistently observed at 2 PM, coinciding with peak ambient temperatures and consequently higher brine evaporation rates.</p>