The Middle East faces increasing challenges regarding water scarcity, pushing researchers and institutions towards exploring sustainable alternatives.
In a recent study published by the institute, the enormous potential of using solar energy to operate desalination plants was highlighted.
Modern Technologies in Solar Desalination
- Direct Thermal Desalination: Relies on evaporating water using direct solar heat.
- PV-RO: Using photovoltaic cells to generate electricity for reverse osmosis.
- Membrane Distillation: An emerging technology combining thermal evaporation and membrane separation.
Future Outlook
Experts indicate that the cost of solar desalination has decreased by 40% over the past decade.
