Technology extentions
Salt
Once brine reaches concentrations approaching 30% in the evaporative hedges, almost 90% of the freshwater content will have been removed. At this point the brine will reach concentrations that are too...
Algae
Marine algae are one of the most promising future sources of bioenergy and nutrients. This is due to their very efficient photosynthesis with consequent high surface yields, possibilities for using...
Traditional desalination
The energy of the CSP component in a SFP-facility can also directly power a traditional desalination plant offering a potential for increased freshwater production at the facility. The release of...
Mariculture
The farming of fish, snails, shrimp, abalone, and other aquatic animals for food can further utilize the seawater infrastructure of the Sahara Forest Project to produce additional high protein and...
Halophytes
By bringing a saltwater infrastructure into the desert, the Sahara Forest Project opens up the possibility for commercial cultivation of halophytes, plants that can tolerate or even thrive in salty...
PV
Photovoltaics (PV) shares the same key locational requirement as CSP; it too is best located in very sunny environments, such as deserts. PV is simple to operate and highly scalable, but lacks the...
Bio energy
Biomass-based energy – both for the replacement of traditional liquid fuels and for the generation of renewable electricity – is a vital component of any plausible strategy to reduce and reverse the...
Livestock farming
Grazing livestock such as sheep, goats and camels may provide an efficient way to harvest fodder grown at the Sahara Forest Project facility. Grazing is less costly than harvesting and packaging...