Off-Grid Solar Desalination
Water and Energy are the two most basic and important aspects of off grid living. Since 2001, Sisyan has shown that Solar Photovoltaics and Reverse Osmosis Desalination can make for a reliable, efficient source of […]
Energy Management for Reverse Osmosis Desalination
Desalination is responsible for 200 million tons of CO2 emissions a year, significantly contributing to global warming. Of course, global warming also contributes to drought highlighting the water-energy nexus.
Energy management is the most important aspect of […]
Not All Energy Is Equal: The Case For Flexible Energy Use and Demand Response
Electricity prices are cheaper than ever, but not always.
As with any commodity, electricity prices drop when demand decreases. Demand is much lower during off-peak hours, such as nights and weekends. When demand is low, only […]
Minimum Energy Requirement for Desalination
Desalination Will Be Necessary A 40% gap between freshwater supply and demand is predicted by 2030, and the stress on natural water systems can be seen now in every part of the world. In addition […]
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WILL DESALINATION UNDERMINE CALIFORNIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS OR BE A GRID RESOURCE?
Large, inflexible desalination plants could jeopardize California’s renewable energy targets and increase the cost of both water and energy. Better designed desalination plants …
ENERGY STORAGE ADDRESSES THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Should we focus on stopping the root causes of climate change or start adapting to the new reality? Energy storage does both. Increased Severity and Frequency of Extreme Weather …
WORKING WITH NATURE TO REACH 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH ELEMENTAL WATER MAKERS
EDITOR’S NOTE Let’s admit it, fossil fuels have made us lazy. What we used to accomplish with biomimicry and working with nature we now just burn more fossil fuels. …