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The document discusses the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of desalination systems due to increasing water scarcity, emphasizing the energy-intensive nature of traditional methods that rely on fossil fuels. It presents a life cycle assessment of humidification-dehumidification (HDH) systems powered by renewable energy, aligning with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The study also compares the efficiency and carbon footprint of HDH systems with other desalination methods, highlighting the potential of hybrid solutions to enhance sustainability.

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The document discusses the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of desalination systems due to increasing water scarcity, emphasizing the energy-intensive nature of traditional methods that rely on fossil fuels. It presents a life cycle assessment of humidification-dehumidification (HDH) systems powered by renewable energy, aligning with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The study also compares the efficiency and carbon footprint of HDH systems with other desalination methods, highlighting the potential of hybrid solutions to enhance sustainability.

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Reducing Carbon Footprint in Desalination: A Life Cycle

Assessment of HDH Systems with Renewable Energy Integration


and Comparison of efficiency and environmental impact

As water scarcity intensifies globally, the environmental impact of desalination systems


requires urgent attention to ensure sustainable solutions. Desalination is a highly energy-
intensive process that mostly relies on fossil-based fuels, resulting in significant carbon
emissions. So, Desalination needs to become more energy-efficient and environmentally
friendly to reduce its negative environmental impact. HDH is a promising solution to lower
carbon emissions since it runs on renewable energy and uses waste or low-grade heat
effectively and efficiently. This study aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7
(Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), by proposing scalable, low-
carbon water production solutions. This study presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment
(LCA) of humidification-dehumidification (HDH) desalination systems, analysing the carbon
footprint. Along with studying HDH systems, this research also compares the carbon
footprint, energy efficiency, and environmental impact of other desalination methods. A key
focus of the study is on renewable energy integration to enhance the sustainability of HDH
systems. The performance of HDH is evaluated when powered by solar, wind, tidal,
geothermal energy, and waste heat recovery systems. Hybrid solutions like photovoltaic-
thermal (PV/T) systems and heat pumps are also examined for their potential to improve both
water yield and energy efficiency while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

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