Systems and methods for simultaneously generating energy and treating water

This invention describes a way to make electricity from solar panels while also cleaning water. As the solar panels generate power, they get hot. Water is circulated through the panels to cool them, and this water gets heated in the process. This heated water is then used to treat other water, specifically non-potable water like seawater, for purposes such as desalination.

Why it matters: Since 2010, solar PV efficiency and cost-effectiveness have drastically improved, making integrated solar-thermal systems more viable. Advancements in desalination technologies, particularly RO membranes, also enhance the potential for efficient water treatment using waste heat.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedConcentrated PV, heat exchanger, water treatment system.

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