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Osmotic energy

Osmotic energy. Here's the scenario: When a river runs into an ocean, freshwater mixes with saltwater. A large amount of energy is released when these two types of waters with different salinity meet. To capture this energy, a semi-permeable membrane can be placed between a reservoir holding the freshwater and another holding the saltwater. A net flow of water towards the saltwater side will occur and this pressure can turn a turbine to create clean energy. - Read More

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