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Solar Based Water Purification

Author(s):

Anish G. Choudhari , SMT Radhikatai Pandav College Of Engineering, Nagpur ; Payal Choudhari , SMT Radhikatai Pandav College Of Engineering, Nagpur ; Savitri Machhirke, SMT Radhikatai Pandav College Of Engineering, Nagpur ; Mahajabi Quereshi, SMT Radhikatai Pandav College Of Engineering, Nagpur

Keywords:

Solar-Powered Water Filtration, Regenerative Power, Solar Panels, Storage of Batteries, System of Reverse Osmosis (RO) Durability

Abstract

Getting access to safe and clean drinking water is still a major problem in the world, especially in areas with poor infrastructure and resources. Conventional water filtration techniques can be expensive, especially in distant locations, and also call for significant energy inputs. This research study offers a novel solution that integrates solar panels, batteries, and a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to use solar energy for water purification in order to address these issues. By using photovoltaic panels to capture solar energy, the suggested method turns sunlight into electrical power. Water purification operations can be powered sustainably and ecologically with the help of this renewable energy source. Because the electricity produced is stored in batteries, it can run continuously even at night or during times of low solar radiation, guaranteeing constant availability to clean water. The RO purification technology, which successfully eliminates pollutants from water such as bacteria, viruses, dissolved solids, and other impurities, is essential to the system's operation. RO filtration produces great purification efficiency by using semi-permeable membranes, resulting in potable water that is acceptable for drinking and other household uses. The design, installation, and performance assessment of the solar-powered water purifying system are examined in this research article. To determine whether a system is feasible and has the potential to be widely adopted, important factors such system efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness are examined. Furthermore, in comparison to traditional purification techniques, the system's sustainability and capacity to lower carbon emissions are assessed by environmental impact studies. To illustrate the usefulness and efficiency of the solar-powered water filtration system in actual environments, field tests and case studies are provided. These studies demonstrate its scalability, flexibility in responding to changing environmental conditions, and favorable socioeconomic effects, especially in marginalized areas without access to potable water.

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Paper ID: IJSRDV13I110011
Published in: Volume : 13, Issue : 11
Publication Date: 01/02/2026
Page(s): 8-10

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