Solar energy as a source for production of power and desalinated water

Abstract A detailed calculation utilizing solar ponds for generation of electricity and seawater desalination are presented. Three cases are studied: single purpose electricity generation plants at the Dead Sea and Mediterranean regions and a dual purpose plant for electricity generation and sea water desalination. The results indicate that where a price of 0.6–0.7 $/ton can be economically justified, the dual purpose plant becomes the most attractive of the alternatives compared for electrical power generation as well.