Economic analysis of a brackish water photovoltaic-operated (BWRO-PV) desalination system : preprint /

The photovoltaic (PV)-powered reverse-osmosis (RO) desalination system is considered one of the most promising technologies in producing fresh water from both brackish and sea water, especially for small systems located in remote areas. We analyze the economic viability of a small PV-operated RO sys...

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Main Author: Al-Karaghouli, Ali
Corporate Authors: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.), World Renewable Energy Congress
Other Authors: Kazmerski, Lawrence L.
Format: Government Document Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Golden, CO : National Renewable Energy Laboratory, [2010]
Series:Conference paper (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)) ; NREL/CP-5 A 00-48342.
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Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo2247

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