According to the World Resources Institute (WRI), Chile is the most water-stressed country in the world. The Atacama Desert is one such water-scarce region in northern Chile that needed a reliable and efficient potable water source for its population. The Atacama Desalination Plant arose around this need, the largest desalination plant for human consumption in Chile. A crucial project for the region, the Atacama Desalination Plant ensures drinking water supply in an area that lacks natural aquifers for self-sufficiency.
Lowering the specific energy consumption (SEC) by a significant margin was a critical challenge for the plant to reduce the number of solar panels and wind turbines needed, as well as to address the challenge of storing energy during unfavorable conditions, such as nighttime. Incorporating the PX Q300 for the Atacama Desalination Plant was a key factor in achieving a low specific energy consumption and has helped the plant provide clean water to address water scarcity in the region since 2021.
