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Solar-Powered Water Treatment
FromGrowing Impact
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Wastewater treatment plants serve approximately 75% of Americans—more than 248 million people. However, many people do not recognize the energy burden these facilities create, which can be more than 30% of a municipality's energy bill. Most of this energy comes from fossil fuels. With rising energy costs and the worsening climate crisis, some wastewater treatment plants have started using solar energy. Because solar adoption at wastewater treatment plants is still relatively new, there is little known about these facilities, including where they are, what drove them to choose solar, and if solar has been a success. A team of researchers looks to fill in those gaps with a new project.
Released:
Oct 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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