Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an energy-efficient desalination device that uses the sun's power to produce clean drinking water from seawater.
This study aims to (i) assess the progress of solar energy systems including concentrated solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) to power both thermal and membrane seawater desalination processes including MSF, MED, and RO and (ii) evaluate the economic considerations.
A study led by the University of Waterloo in Ontario has developed a solar evaporation process for desalinating saltwater, using a dynamic thermal control system to prevent salt build-up in the device and improve energy efficiency.
Initially, installation costs range from R94,000 to R750,000, or R24,500 to R380,000 on average for a 6-kW system after tax credits. Longevity is around 25-30 years with minimal maintenance.
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Each system, including 5 kW panels, a 10 kWh lithium battery bank, and real-time remote monitoring, cost around USD $25,000, including shipping and installation.
Solar and battery storage are set to account for 79% of 86 GW of new utility-scale capacity planned in the United States in 2026, marking the largest annual increase in more than two decades, according to US federal data. From pv magazine USA.
There are existing tariffs pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on some Chinese-origin lithium-ion EV batteries and non-lithium-ion battery parts, which were increased to 25% in September 2024.
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