Category: Projects
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US/China researchers develop ultra-efficient multi-stage solar desal
Scientists funded by US and Chinese bodies have published details of a multi-stage solar desalination process, claiming a record-high solar-to-vapor conversion efficiency of 385% under one-sun illumination, where more than 75% of the total production was collected through condensation.
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UK/Saudi initiative targets low-cost carbon neutral desalination using solar dome
NEOM has signed an agreement with UK-based Solar Water Plc to build the first ever "solar dome" desalination plants in NEOM, northwest Saudi Arabia. The pilot project claims it will revolutionise the water desalination process.
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US National Alliance for Water Innovation selected to Lead Energy-Water Desalination Hub
The US Department of Energy has announced the selection of the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) to lead its Energy-Water Desalination Hub, intended to tackle water security issues.
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US EPA releases draft National Water Reuse Action Plan for public comment
The draft National Water Reuse Action Plan highlights key actions that support consideration and implementation of water reuse across the water sector.
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EWEC and ACWA Power sign water purchase agreement for world’s largest RO desal plant
The $900 million Taweelah desalination IWP is expected to produce 909,200 cubic meters of water a day.
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Aquatech prepares membrane-thermal ZLD for Columbia gold mine
The new hybrid membrane-thermal system is to be installed in April and commissioning is expected to be completed by Q4 2019.
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US Govt to facilitate $6bn in funding for water infrastructure projects
The US EPA has submitted a draft Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Applications for Credit Assistance under theWater Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program.
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New Report: Towards a global standard for water reuse
Does the world need a standard regulatory framework around water reuse, and what might this look like?
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MIT details process to use brine as a resource
Researchers at MIT have published details of a process to recycle brine for use in desalination plants instead of disposing of it.
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Egypt signs MOU with AquaSwiss
An Egyptian government organisation has signed an MOU with the Swiss desalination specialist, according to Egypt Today.
