Inside Asia’s first osmotic power plant: How Japan turns saltwater into electricity
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Japan's first osmotic power plant in Fukuoka generates electricity by harnessing the pressure created when freshwater and seawater mix across a special membrane. The facility produces 880,000 kilowatt-hours yearly, enough to power 220 households, and represents a significant advancement in renewable energy that works continuously regardless of weather conditions, following Denmark's 2023 pioneer facility.
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