Zero Energy Water

Zero Energy Water (ZEW) has developed a novel membrane for seawater desalination that replaces existing reverse osmosis membrane technology. As access to freshwater becomes increasingly scarce, the market for seawater desalination is increasing dramatically. Unfortunately, the amount of electricity required in the desalination process is so high that even wealthy countries struggle with the cost of producing fresh water for their citizens. This leads to desalination typically only being used for drinking water, with other needs such as agriculture, industry, and sanitation being neglected. Using ZEW’s patented membrane technology, the cost of desalination can be reduced by up to 90%, dramatically expanding the addressable market for desalination by making it economically viable for agricultural and manufacturing purposes.