Theoretical review based on the technologies developed in solar desalination.

Abstract

Increasing global demand for water and energy has given rise to renewable energies that offer an environmentally friendly alternative. Solar desalination systems have become a very attractive topic, due to the fact that areas lacking fresh water have a wealth of solar energy, allowing to present a convenient, promising and viable solution, also obtaining drinking water for consumption in remote areas from water with high salinity, where it is considered to be a process free of CO2 emissions when powered by solar radiation, being sustainable and environmentally friendly. The main objective of this study is to provide an extensive review of the different solar desalination systems, evaluating the indicators, factors and technologies involved in the process, through scientific sources such as: articles, academic publications, international congresses, indexed journals, and others.