Integration of Renewable Energy Technologies With Desalination

摘要

Remote communities in many countries are in need of dependable and affordable fresh water that must be derived from local brackish water or seawater. Thermal and membrane desalination technologies are available, with significant electrical or thermal energy requirements. Renewable energy from wind, solar, geothermal, or other sources may be necessary when access to grid electricity is limited. This literature review summarizes the research reported in the last three years (mid-2010 to mid-2013) by teams of experts in water treatment, renewable energy generation, variable-power system controls, system optimization, and economic analyses.