NREL Is Fast-Forwarding Emerging Desalination Tech Powered by Wave Energy

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New desalination technology powered by wave energy, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the United States.

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The new desalination technology, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), uses wave energy to power a reverse osmosis system that removes salt and other contaminants from seawater. The technology is designed to be more efficient and cost-effective than traditional desalination methods, which often rely on fossil fuels or electricity from the grid.

The NREL technology is still in the early stages of development, but initial tests have been promising. The system has been able to produce clean drinking water from seawater at a rate of 1,200 gallons per day, with a salt removal rate of over 99%.

The NREL technology has the potential to provide clean drinking water to coastal communities around the world, particularly in areas where traditional desalination methods are not feasible due to high costs or limited access to electricity. The technology could also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-powered desalination.