Techno-environmental optimal sizing and dynamic behavior of a hybrid system feeding a large-scale SWRO desalination system: The case of Djerba Island, Tunisia

A hybrid renewable energy system, combining solar and wind power with battery storage, can significantly reduce the cost and environmental impact of large-scale seawater desalination. This study demonstrates that an optimal configuration—60.513 MWp solar panels and 13.64 MW wind turbines—lowers water production costs to $0.414/m³ over a 25-year project lifecycle, compared to the current $0.585/m³. The research used hybrid optimization techniques and dynamic system simulations, incorporating real meteorological data from Djerba Island, Tunisia. This approach not only enhances energy efficiency but also provides a scalable model for future desalination projects in water-scarce regions.

Hamdi, M., Gtari, O., & Hazami, M. (2024). Techno-environmental optimal sizing and dynamic behavior of a hybrid system feeding a large-scale SWRO desalination system: The case of Djerba Island, Tunisia. Energy Exploration & Exploitation, 43(1), 378–409. https://doi.org/10.1177/01445987241285463