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3. This is great. Will be interesting to watch it develop.

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Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:00 PM

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According to the Renewable Energy Institute, a major challenge is that "a significant amount of energy is consumed simply by pumping water into the system and moving it through the membranes". Perhaps this technology could be used in tandem with Solar or Wind to create a more efficient system. It's also encouraging to see how brine waste can be used, since we are going to have a lot more of that stuff as desalination plants increase in number.

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This is great. Will be interesting to watch it develop. thought crime Tuesday #3

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