Sweet H2(O)

The Sweet H2(O) project reviews the feasibility of an integrated seawater desalination concept by optimising the water-energy-hydrogen coupling and identifying alternative valorisation opportunities for saline streams.

If the study finds a feasible desalination concept, the next step will be to work towards a pilot desalination installation near the Belgian coast. In this phase, companies from other sectors (chemical companies, agriculture, etc.) will also be involved to further build knowledge on the optimisation and integration process. 

In addition, the concept can be transferred to offshore applications, by linking it to the peak surplus of wind farms or integration with multifunctional offshore platforms. The valorisation route of saline streams also offers opportunities for innovation in the aquaculture and chemical sector.