Efficiency of Renewable Energy for Reverse Osmosis Desalination Systems in Asian Developing Countries: A Systematic Review

Proponent/s Name/s (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Aimee Beatriz A. Acuña A. Acuña, De La Salle University Integrated School, Laguna
Kim Ernest Joaquin B. Buluag, De La Salle University Integrated School, Laguna
Rhod Symon P. Cadiente, De La Salle University Integrated School, Laguna
Beatrice Anne Q. Rigor, De La Salle University Integrated School, Laguna
Joshua Emmanuel G. Tipon, De La Salle University Integrated School, Laguna

Document Types

Poster Presentation

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School Name

De La Salle University Integrated School, Laguna

Abstract/Executive Summary

Water shortage is an ongoing dilemma, especially in developing countries; hence, various desalination methods are constantly being created. This systematic review aims to assess the efficiency of utilizing renewable energy sources, in terms of operational costs, energy production, and gas emissions, for reverse osmosis desalination systems in developing Asian countries. By screening various texts from the database, ScienceDirect, the researchers found six studies that satisfied the selection criteria. The ROBINS-I tool and the GRADE assessment were used to ensure that the studies were valid for a systematic review. Photovoltaic (PV)- hybrid systems showed the best results in all three categories: operational costs, gas emissions, energy production. This study shows that renewable energy sources for desalination systems are suitable for the environment and found to be the most efficient in all three categories, as seen with PV systems.

Keywords

desalination; reverse osmosis; renewable energy; hybrid energy; developing countries

Initial Consent for Publication

yes