Osmotic power. Where fresh water and salt water meet

Osmotic power puts salt water and fresh water in adjoining chambers separated by a membrane that can create a pressure buildup, which can in turn be used to create power.

The fresh water seeps into the salt water chamber by osmosis, increasing its volume and pressure which then drives the turbines.

There is currently one osmotic power plant in Norway with others coming online hopefully soon. One big advantage of osmotic power is that it operates 24/7.

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