Contribution of solar photovoltaic to the decarbonization of
As the decarbonization of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) progresses, leveraging photovoltaic (PV) systems to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has
Summary of various solar power utilization scenarios of PV + WWTP projects. Leveraging electricity for hydrogen production via photovoltaic–electrochemical water splitting is another potential utilization scenario [59, 60]. The effluent of WWTPs provides a vast volume of water and oxygen can be simultaneously produced.
Their do exist very few medium scale solar photocatalytic wastewater treatment plants which are environment friendly compared to the existing conventional systems. Treatment of wastewater using solar energy reduces the use of conventional power there by reduces emission of GHG.
Experts from 14 countries analyzed the potential for solar heat and photons for wastewater treatment in industry and municipal wastewater treatment. This article highlights the most promising outcomes. Eighty percent of the world's energy needs are met by fossil fuels.
The technical and economic potential assessment for using solar-driven water treatment sets the course for further research and development projects in the most significant industrial sectors and municipal wastewater treatment, but also for use in rural areas (e.g., Africa) for applications like drinking water production.
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