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Infinite Cooling Partners with EDF to Reduce Water Usage in Nuclear Power Plants
Slice of Energy Team
September 26, 2024
Key Highlights:
Infinite Cooling partners with EDF at Bugey Nuclear Power Plant for water recovery project.
Innovative technology captures water from cooling tower plumes, reducing water usage.
Project aims to recover 1% to 15% of evaporated water depending on conditions.
Testing phase runs from August 2024 to March 2025, with key metrics on water recovery and quality.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote:
“The tests at Bugey are a pivotal step in demonstrating the power of our technology and its potential to enable sustainable water management in power plants worldwide. Working closely with EDF marks a significant milestone for Infinite Cooling. Our mission is to address one of the most urgent challenges in industrial processes—water scarcity.”
Our Take:
This collaboration between Infinite Cooling and EDF represents a significant step forward in addressing the pressing challenge of water scarcity in industrial processes. By focusing on nuclear cooling towers, which are some of the largest consumers of water, this project is poised to make a substantial impact on water conservation in energy production. If successful, Infinite Cooling’s technology could serve as a blueprint for widespread adoption across the energy sector, particularly in regions grappling with regulatory demands and water scarcity concerns. The long-term implications for both cost savings and environmental sustainability make this a project to watch closely.