March 26, 2024Nature WaterOpen Access

Flexible batch electrodialysis for low-cost solar-powered brackish water desalination

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Flexible batch electrodialysis reversal maximizes brackish water desalination rates, adjusting power demand dynamically to track intermittent solar energy.
Direct use of 77% of available solar energy cuts battery reliance by 92%, significantly outperforming conventional photovoltaic desalination systems.
Case study of village-scale desalination in India demonstrates a 22% water cost reduction, highlighting cost parity with grid-tied reverse osmosis systems.

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Case study demonstrates flexible solar electrodialysis reduces water costs by 22% in rural communities, highlighting a sustainable path for brackish water desalination.

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Case study demonstrates flexible solar electrodialysis reduces water costs by 22% in rural communities, highlighting a sustainable path for brackish water desalination.

Flexible batch electrodialysis for low-cost solar-powered brackish water desalination

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