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How does a solar PV system save water?

April 26, 2017PV solar system water

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How does a solar PV system save water?

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Most electricity in NSW is produced by black coal fired power stations which use 1.5L of fresh water for every kWh of electricity produced, mostly for steam production. By using renewable energy such as solar power you can help reduce the amount of precious water consumed for electricity production. The table at the top of this page shows how much water can be saved by PV systems of various sizes.