Adsorption desalanation has potential to reduce cost by using solely renewable energy heat sources, particularly when used with combined-cycle solar and geothermal energy sources. Successful pilot testing of adsorption desalanation has been shown powered by renewable energy at 55C to 80C....

It is essential to use alternative energy, mainly solar, sources to meet the growing demand for desalination and being environmentally friendly. Most solar driven plants are connected to the grid because the exxisting desalination technologies require continuous energy supply for stable operation, which cannot be assured by solar energy alone. In t...

Innovative thermal/membrane hybrid desalination method is discussed. Use of solar power is also discussed....