Clean Water Using Solar and Wind: Outside the Power Grid
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CLEAN WATER USING SOLAR AND WIND USING SOLAR AND WATER CLEAN “This book truly deepens our understanding of the water-energy nexus.” Solar photo-voltaic (PV) and wind offer to bring both clean energy and clean water to remote Professor Peter D. Lund, Aalto University, Finland regions and peri-urban areas in the world, outside the conventional electric grids. One out of seven people has no electric power available that would bring light to the home, cook the food, pump to access water and purify or re-use it. Off-grid systems are scalable and can be designed to any size, from household to village and community levels. The renewable energy cost development is remarkable and can make electric power affordable also for the poorest. CLEAN WATER Renewables promise an end to the era where energy security is closely related to geopolitics. The expenditure is up-front capital cost while “fuel” is free. With renewables, there is no geopolitical pressure where one country has deposits of a fossil fuel while another does not. USING SOLAR This book aims to show how clean water and clean energy are reachable for all while contributing to both a better climate and a healthier life. AND WIND “Prof. Olsson has deep insights and wisdom on the importance of synergy between water and energy sectors, thus this book would serve as a main reference for professionals on how both Outside the Power Grid sectors could serve the needs of the people in a sustainable manner.” Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang, Secretary-general, Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry (KeTTHA), Malaysia Gustaf Olsson “Prof. Olsson’s latest book is designed to enhance understanding of the renewable energy revolution that is now underway, and how use of solar and wind energy can help provide water services to those currently underserved. He succeeds in a carefully written, concise, and yet comprehensive book that will appeal to many audiences ... His book is an important contribution to understanding vital changes taking place broadly in the 21st century that will improve the lives of millions.” Dr. Allan Hoffman, Senior Analyst, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy (retired), Author, The U.S. Government and Renewable Energy: A Winding Road, Washington D.C., United States “Gustaf has rightfully stressed the specific importance of solar and wind energy for providing clean drinking water and sanitation to the underprivileged communities. This book will be a highly valuable reference for both power and water engineers.” Gustaf Olsson Professor Zhiguo Yuan, Director, Advanced Water Management Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia iwapublishing.com @IWAPublishing ISBN: 9781780409436 (paperback) ISBN: 9781780409443 (eBook) Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 PRAISE FOR CLEAN WATER USING SOLAR AND WIND: OUTSIDE THE POWER GRID “Prof. Olsson has deep insights and wisdom on the importance of synergy between water and energy sectors, thus this book would serve as a main reference for professionals on how both sectors could serve the needs of the people in a sustainable manner!” Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang Secretary-general, Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry (KeTTHA), Malaysia “Too many people still lack access to clean water and energy. Professor Gustaf Olsson skilfully explains how modern clean energy options could bring clean water to less privileged people all over the world. This book truly deepens our understanding of the water- energy nexus.” Professor Peter D. Lund Aalto University, Finland “Prof. Olsson’s latest book is designed to enhance understanding of the renewable energy revolution that is now underway, and how use of solar and wind energy can help provide water services to those currently underserved. He succeeds in a carefully written, concise, and yet comprehensive book that will appeal to many audiences. These include water professionals who wish to learn about solar and wind energy, public and private officials responsible for providing energy and water services, those in the financial community who will be called upon to provide the necessary investment funds, and those students interested in entering these emerging fields. His book is an important contribution to understanding vital changes taking place broadly in the 21st century that will improve the lives of millions.” Dr. Allan Hoffman Senior Analyst, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy (retired), Author, The U.S. Government and Renewable Energy: A Winding Road, Washington D.C., United States Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 “Water and energy are two of the most important pillars that support modern civilisation. Despite many similarities, the two have traditionally been generated and delivered in very different ways by different organisations and subject to different legislation and regulation but to the same customers. The very success of conventional, centralised distribution systems in large urban areas has also been their limitation for communities not living in industrialised countries. Cost and scale. This book explores and supports the provision of clean water to communities which are off-grid based on the tremendous advances made in recent years around renewable energy generation, especially solar PV and wind. It explains in the clearest possible terms the potential, progress, economics and technology that can make this a reality. It is a book for specialists and a book for generalists written in a clear and engaging style by an author of immense experience, knowledge and wisdom. It can’t be said for many books, but this really is one that can change the world!” Professor David Butler Director, Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, UK “Gustaf is certainly a leader in the area of the water-energy nexus, having previously published one of the most useful books on this topic – Water and Energy: Threats and Opportunities. In his new book, Gustaf makes a clear case for the value of off-grid water and sanitation systems and the enormous potential for renewables to play a part in these systems. Gustaf has a special skill when it comes to explaining concepts in an understandable way and clearly shows how solar and wind can be integrated at each stage of the water supply and sanitation process.” Professor Shuming Liu Vice Dean of School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China “Following in-depth discussions on the water and energy nexus in his previous works (Water and Energy, Olsson 2012, 2015, IWA Publishing), Gustaf shows, in this new book, how renewable energy in combination with decentralized water operations can decouple many of these dependencies and meet challenges caused by climate change, population increase, water scarcity and poor water quality. Gustaf has Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 rightfully stressed the specific importance of solar and wind energy for providing clean drinking water and sanitation to the underprivileged communities. This book will be a highly valuable reference for both power and water engineers. With a strong background in both power and water engineering, Gustaf is uniquely positioned to address the water and energy nexus. I would like to thank, and congratulate, Gustaf for his continued thought leadership, even 12 years after his retirement!” Professor Zhiguo Yuan Director, Advanced Water Management Centre, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia “This is a timely and necessary book as countries are starting to address the SDGs. Water and energy are crucial to development and decentralized or off-grid water and energy systems are vital to the developing world. Most of rural Africa will remain unserved unless these systems are implemented, due to economic constraints in bringing conventional grid-based services over long distances. I particularly enjoyed Chapter 2 showing the coupling between the different SDGs, it addresses my fear that we tackle the SDGs in isolation which was not the intent and this chapter brings the complexity home. Lastly, the book is an easy read for both the lay person and the scientist, a rare feat in itself.” Henry J. Roman Director, Environmental Services and Technologies Department of Science and Technology, Pretoria, South Africa Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 Clean Water Using Solar and Wind Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 Clean Water Using Solar and Wind Outside the Power Grid Gustaf Olsson Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user on 04 February 2019 Published by IWA Publishing Alliance House 12 Caxton Street London SW1H 0QS, UK Telephone: +44 (0)20 7654 5500 Fax: +44 (0)20 7654 5555 Email: [email protected] Web: www.iwapublishing.com First published 2018 © 2018 IWA Publishing Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1998), no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of the publisher, or, in the case of photographic reproduction, in accordance with the terms of licenses issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency in the UK, or in accordance with the terms of licenses issued by the appropriate reproduction rights organization outside the UK.