Localizing the Water-Energy Nexus: The Relationship between Solar Thermal Power Plants and Future Developments in Local Water Demand

Localizing the Water-Energy Nexus: The Relationship between Solar Thermal Power Plants and Future Developments in Local Water Demand

Water availability plays an important role in the expansion planning of utility-scale solar power plants, especially in the arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa. Although these power plants usually account for only a small fraction of local water demand, competition for water resources b...

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Main Authors: Julia Terrapon-Pfaff, Sibel Raquel Ersoy, Thomas Fink, Sarra Amroune, El Mostafa Jamea, Hsaine Zgou, Peter Viebahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
water-energy nexus
participatory scenario development
stakeholder engagement
multi-criteria analysis
Morocco
solar energy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/1/108

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