Desalination with concentrating photovoltaic systems

Gur Mittelman, Abraham Kribus*, Abraham Dayan

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Abstract

A coupled plant, comprised of a solar concentrating photovoltaic system and a multi effect evaporation desalination process exploiting the excess heat of the photovoltaic cells, is proposed. The plant produces both electricity and desalinated water. The annual production of electricity and water were computed, and the cost of desalinated water was estimated and compared to that of alternative conventional and solar desalination plants. Options for storage of thermal energy and for hybrid operation (using fossil fuel when sunlight is not available) were considered. Several economic scenarios are analyzed. The results indicate that the proposed coupled technology may have a significant advantage relative to other solar technologies and in some cases even relative to conventional desalination.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Solar World Congress 2005
Subtitle of host publicationBringing Water to the World, Including Proceedings of 34th ASES Annual Conference and Proceedings of 30th National Passive Solar Conference
Pages2738-2745
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2005
EventSolar World Congress 2005: Bringing Water to the World, Including 34th ASES Annual Conference and 30th National Passive Solar Conference - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 6 Aug 200512 Aug 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Solar World Congress 2005: Bringing Water to the World, Including Proceedings of 34th ASES Annual Conference and Proceedings of 30th National Passive Solar Conference
Volume4

Conference

ConferenceSolar World Congress 2005: Bringing Water to the World, Including 34th ASES Annual Conference and 30th National Passive Solar Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period6/08/0512/08/05

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