Discussion on Photovoltaic Energy Storage Containers for Wastewater Treatment Plants

Can photovoltaic conversion of solar energy be used in wastewater treatment?

The application of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy in wastewater treatment is described， and the research progress of photovoltaic conversion in electrooxidation system， reverse osmosis process， electrocoagulation process， aeration equipment， electroflocculation technology and fenton technology is reviewed.

Can solar PV be used at a WWTP?

At WWTPs with flow rates less than 1.89 × 10 4 m 3 /d, solar PV provides 30%–100% of the required energy and is typically used as the sole RES. On the other hand, most studies examining the applications of PV cells at WWTPs have focused on the conventional fixed-beam-supported technology.

Can photovoltaic and biogas be integrated in a WWTP?

Integrating renewable energy sources, biogas, and solar energy could provide up to 88% of the annual energy requirements of WWTPs. Recommendations are provided for further research considering the limited availability of integrated resources for studying the simultaneous utilization of photovoltaic and biogas systems. 1. Introduction

Is solar photovoltaics sustainable?

Solar photovoltaics is a common solar technology that has a high potential to meet global energy demand and significantly impacts the transition to sustainable energy by reducing carbon emissions from WWTPs by 10%–40%. However, solar PV deployment requires expansive land areas ( Chen and Zhou, 2022; Claus and López, 2022 ).