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Photovoltaic energy can reduce the energy bill for water desalination by up to 24%

A study led by researchers from the Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering (IIAMA) of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) highlights combining photovoltaic solar energy in water desalination facilities can reduce the cost by up to 24%, which makes viable for use in areas with productive agriculture. The work has been carried out by … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy can reduce the energy bill for water desalination by up to 24%

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Wind Energy and Desalination

Wind energy and desalination, two of the most promising solutions to the world’s growing energy and water crises, are increasingly being seen as a perfect match for sustainability. As the world grapples with the dual challenges of energy scarcity and water shortage, the synergy between wind energy and desalination offers a sustainable path forward. Wind … Continue reading Wind Energy and Desalination

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Wind Energy and Desalination: A Sustainable Partnership for Clean Water

Wind energy and desalination have long been considered as two separate entities, each playing a vital role in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. Wind energy has emerged as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, while desalination has become an increasingly important solution to the global water crisis. However, recent advancements in technology … Continue reading Wind Energy and Desalination: A Sustainable Partnership for Clean Water

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Abengoa to Build World’s Largest Solar Power Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia

Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected by Advanced Water Technology (AWT) to jointly develop the world’s first large-scale desalination plant to be powered by solar energy, in Saudi Arabia.   AWT is a newly formed company … Continue reading Abengoa to Build World’s Largest Solar Power Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia to Start Solar-Powered Desalination in 2014

Saudi Arabia’s Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) last week announced plans to start producing desalinated water using solar energy in 2014. “The company will start producing 30,000 cubic meters daily using solar power next year,” said Abdallah ben Abdel-Aziz al Sheikh, deputy head of SWCC. “Solar power technologies will be deployed in new desalination plants … Continue reading Saudi Arabia to Start Solar-Powered Desalination in 2014

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