| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6766270 | Renewable Energy | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Two processes for the production of electricity from salinity gradients were investigated: PRO and RED. The revenue of such attempt is a function of membrane cost, power density, lifetime expectation and sale price of electric power. Based on the available technology, the project is expected to be viable if membranes with power density above 5Â W/m2 and 10 years lifetime expectancy or 10Â W/m2 and 5 years lifetime expectancy will be used. The cost of membranes for a 25Â MW plant has been estimated between 75 and 150 million USD, while the cost of electric energy from a full-scale PRO plant is expected to be between 65 and 130 USD/MWh (comparable with the cost of electric energy generated from other renewable energy sources).
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Authors
Arash Emdadi, Petros Gikas, Maria Farazaki, Yunus Emami,