Desalinization plants powered by solar energy to produce clean water for animals

The animals in Abu Dhabi’s deserts will finally breathe a sigh of relief and have access to cleaner salt-free watering holes soon. Around thirty desalinization plants will be set up over the next 15 months that will be powered by solar energy. Water purified by these plants will be used in watering holes to provide water for animals. Currently two plants are already being used for desalting brackish water from underground aquifers and converting it into fresh sparkling water. These remotely operated plants will use solar panels spread over 300 square meters at each site that will generate 45 kilowatts of electricity per hour. These plants will function for six to eight hours everyday and the brine and waste water collected will be pumped to an evaporation lake that will be fenced up to keep away animals.

According to the International Desalination Association, UAE produces 8.4 million cubic meters of desalinated water everyday. The demand however is increasing and Abu Dhabi and Dubai have invested around $40 billion (Dh146.8 billion) to meet this demand.
[Gulfnews]