Ocean energy proposal Salinity Power 2

Brussels, 19.October 2004 Dr Rolf Jarle Aaberg Statkraft Energi AS, Norway

Osmotic Power, a technology that is -

Flexible and versatile power technology Huge and unique energy source Environmentally friendly and CO2 free Competitive and constant power generation that improves power system efficiency Technology derived from water desalination and current industry practice
Brackish water
PRESSURE EXCHANGER Power WATER FILTER

Sea water

MEMBRANE MODULES

TURBINE

Brackish water
WATER FILTER

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Fresh water

Fresh water bleed

Osmotic power

Pressure

Membrane

Saltwater

Freshwater

Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO)

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The PRO power concept

Brackish water
PRESSURE EXCHANGER Power WATER FILTER

Sea water

MEMBRANE MODULES

TURBINE

Brackish water
WATER FILTER

Fresh water bleed

Fresh water

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Membrane module rack

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The PRO power plant

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Power plant and pumping station

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Power plant in sub-sea rock cavern

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Potential

Technical potential: 120 m ~ 1 MW/m3s

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Norway: ~ 25 TWh/a Europe: ~ 250 TWh/a Globally: ~ 2000 TWh/a

Commercial potential
Great power potential for large scale RES Constant and predictable energy production (base load power) Cost competitive with other new RES, fuel cells and CCGT with CO2 sequestration Derived from current commercial technology Eligible for green certificates

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Environmental perspectives
CO2-free and renewable energy Gentle environmental impact due to flexibility Area efficient power plants No harmful emissions Base-load characteristics strengthen the energy system efficiency

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Progress in FP5 Salinity Power

Membrane power from < 0.1 to ~ 1.7 W/m2 Good understanding for membrane processes No fundamental barriers in membrane power New, potentially efficient membrane concepts Encouraging results from feasibility studies on: technology, environment and competitiveness Significantly increasing interest from industry observed lately.

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FP6 Energy 3 - proposal

Acronym SALINITY POWER 2 Membrane power yield to 5 W/m2 Membrane life time verification Process optimisation and scale-up Process demo and verification

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Salinity Power 2 - strategic goals

Competitive membrane performance Demo of relevant size and at representative site Process and competitiveness verification

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Salinity Power 2 - partners

Technological and scientific strength Industrial and financial strength Clearly defined role in project, consortium and in the industrial value chain Consortium negotiation well underway

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Salinity Power 2: Summary

Flexible and versatile power technology Huge and unique energy source Environmentally friendly and CO2 free RE Competitive and constant power generation improves power system efficiency Technology derived from water desalination and current industry practice

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