2 ms·
The issue with desalination is the tremendous energy input, normally provided by the sun. At least right now, that would probably have to come from coal.
by sliverstorm 12y ago
The issue with desalination is the tremendous energy input, normally provided by the sun. At least right now, that would probably have to come from coal.
- blisterpeanuts 12y agoTrue, but the Carlsbad desal plant in San Diego is going to build a bunch of solar collectors to offset much of its electricity demand. It's not clear they'll be able to offset all of it, but some is better than nothing, anyway.