The Applications of Renewable Energy in Water Purification Systems

Case Study of Remote or Off Grid Areas

Authors

  • Ovie Sunday Okuyade Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria. Author
  • Odeworitse Eyide Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. Author
  • Polycap Ikechukwu Nwabuokei Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. Author
  • Marvellous Enudi Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria. Author
  • Ugboh Azuka Bright Heroes Academy, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria. Author

Keywords:

Renewable Energy, Water Purification, Heavy Metals, Off-Grid Areas, Delta State

Abstract

This study investigated the applications of renewable energy in water purification systems within remote or off-grid areas, focusing on Delta State, Nigeria. The research examined the effectiveness of solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass energy sources in enhancing water quality. Data revealed high levels of contamination, with heavy metals such as lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) exceeding safe limits, with Pb at 0.23 mg/L and Cd at 0.15 mg/L, and high total coliform counts reaching 120 CFU/100 mL. The study evaluated various renewable technologies for their feasibility in addressing these challenges. Findings demonstrated that solar energy systems effectively reduced contaminants, achieving up to 85% reduction in heavy metals, while wind and hydroelectric systems showed variable success based on local conditions. The research highlighted the economic and operational challenges, including high initial costs and the need for energy storage solutions. It concluded that renewable energy-powered systems offer a viable solution, provided there is careful planning, community involvement, and appropriate technology selection.

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2024-11-30

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Ovie Sunday Okuyade, Odeworitse Eyide, Polycap Ikechukwu Nwabuokei, Marvellous Enudi, & Ugboh Azuka Bright. (2024). The Applications of Renewable Energy in Water Purification Systems: Case Study of Remote or Off Grid Areas. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Science Research, 6(1). https://hummingbirdjournals.com/jaesr/article/view/254

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