Sustainability Problem
The impacts of climate change are clearly visible in this day and age. Rising temperatures as a result of CO2 emissions from fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas will only add to this problem.
Sustainable Technology
Researchers have developed a system that generates electricity from osmosis with unparalleled efficiency using seawater, fresh water, and a new type of membrane just 3 atoms thick. A 1 m² membrane with 30% of its surface covered by nanopores should be able to produce 1MW of electricity. This is enough to power 50,000 standard energy-saving light bulbs.
Stakeholders
- Investors
- NGO’s
- Electricity generation companies
- Government
Implementation
- The effectiveness of this clean energy method has only been implemented on a small scale. The next phase would be to identify potential investors by attending energy efficient conferences.
- Identify a electricity generation company that is transition towards the usage of clean energy. Conduct a 6 month trial period during which time staff go the electricity generation company are trained. Provide workshops to further educate the employees in the company.
- Once the effectiveness of osmotic power as a means of clean energy is more apparent to the general public, continue to seek out more investors to increase large-scale implementation.
Reference
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160713143004.htm
Thanks for sharing this technology! It is interesting to see a renewable energy technology that would have a consistent output, 24/7. If it can be scaled up the way the researchers hope, it will be a source of electricity that is not subject to the same fluctuations as solar or wind power.
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