Saltwater + Freshwater = Blue Energy - Blue Living Ideas

Saltwater + Freshwater = Blue Energy

Posted on Mar 09, 2009 by Derek Markham.

Blue energy, or reverse electrodialysis, generates electricity through the convergence of fresh and salt water using artificial semi-permeable membranes. The technology is currently in use in the Netherlands, but the possibilities for its application exist wherever saltwater and freshwater mix. It’s not a new discovery, but until now, the cost of the membranes has been prohibitive for most applications.

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