Perspective Chapter: Technological Advances in Harnessing Energy from Renewable Sources for Water Production

Abstract

Recently, different technologies such as desalination processes have been utilized to obtain fresh water from natural sources to develop good standards of life, flourish industrial activities, and enhance civilization. Hence, this book chapter aims to cover the fundamental aspects of harnessing energy from the sun or solar cells, covering the history of this topic as well as the new related policies. A discussion of the basics of solar cell devices, performance challenges, and long-term stability will follow. This chapter will also address state-of-the-art membrane-based desalination technologies in generating fresh water from various renewable sources such as solar, wind, wave, and geothermal.