Norway opens world's first osmotic power plant

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Norway opens world's first osmotic power plant

I never heard of this until today. Interesting concept, doesn't sound too efficient yet.

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The plant is driven by osmosis that naturally draws fresh water across a membrane and toward the seawater side. This creates higher pressure on the sea water side, driving a turbine and producing electricity.

Norway opens world's first osmotic power plant | Green Tech - CNET News

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