Developments in solar-driven desalination: Technologies, photovoltaic integration, and processes

Mohamed El-Sayed M. Essa; Hemdan S. El-sayed; Elwy E. El-kholy; Mohammed Amer; Mahmoud Elsisi; Uzair Sajjad; Khalid Hamid; Hilmy El-sayed Awad

Energy Conversion and Management: X (Jan 2025)

Developments in solar-driven desalination: Technologies, photovoltaic integration, and processes

Mohamed El-Sayed M. Essa,
Hemdan S. El-sayed,
Elwy E. El-kholy,
Mohammed Amer,
Mahmoud Elsisi,
Uzair Sajjad,
Khalid Hamid,
Hilmy El-sayed Awad

Affiliations

Mohamed El-Sayed M. Essa: Electrical Power and Machines Dept., Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology, Egyptian Aviation Academy, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Imbaba Airport, Giza, Egypt; Corresponding author at: Electrical Power and Machines Dept., Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology, Egyptian Aviation Academy, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Imbaba Airport, Giza, Egypt.
Hemdan S. El-sayed: Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Egypt
Elwy E. El-kholy: Dean, Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology, Egyptian Aviation Academy, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Imbaba Airport, Giza, Egypt
Mohammed Amer: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Tulkarm, Palestine; Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung City 806, Taiwan; Corresponding author at: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Tulkarm, Palestine.
Mahmoud Elsisi: Department of Electrical Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City 807618, Taiwan; Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (Shoubra), Benha University, Cairo 11629, Egypt; Corresponding author at: Department of Electrical Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City 807618, Taiwan.
Uzair Sajjad: Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (IRC-SES), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Khalid Hamid: Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway; Corresponding author at: Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway.
Hilmy El-sayed Awad: Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Egypt

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 25
p. 100861

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The growing global demand for fresh water, coupled with the environmental impact of conventional desalination technologies, underscores the urgent need for more sustainable, energy-efficient solutions. This review provides an updated and comprehensive analysis of solar-driven desalination systems, focusing on the integration of photovoltaic (PV) and thermal (T) technologies (PV/T). It presents recent advancements in both direct and indirect solar desalination methods, highlighting how PV/T integration can enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve system scalability. The paper also explores cutting-edge optimization techniques and rule-based control algorithms that significantly enhance operational performance. Compared to previous reviews, this paper offers a more detailed examination of emerging trends and addresses gaps in current research, particularly in the integration of PV/T systems. By synthesizing the latest technological developments, this review provides critical insights into the future of solar desalination, offering a clear path forward for sustainable water production and addressing global water scarcity.

Published in Energy Conversion and Management: X

ISSN: 2590-1745 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/energy-conversion-and-management-x

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