Responding to water challenges in Greece through desalination: energy considerations

A. Kartalidis, E. Tzen, E. Kampragkou and D. Assimacopoulos

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2016, vol. 32, issue 3, 428-441

Abstract: Desalination technology, and reverse osmosis in particular, is used by several island authorities in Greece to address water scarcity. However, this is a highly energy-intensive technique, requiring the consumption of significant quantities of fossil fuels. The case of Syros Island is presented, to demonstrate the strong water--energy link in the operation of desalination plants. The article also discusses the use of renewable energy sources as a means for reducing the energy intensity of desalination.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2015.1091290

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