Wang wins PSIPW award
KAUST · · Notable
Summary
KAUST Professor Peng Wang has been awarded the 2020 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW). Wang's research focuses on using solar energy for fresh-water generation, industrial brine treatment, atmospheric water harvesting, and solar PV cooling. His recent work involves a hydrogel cooling panel for solar cells to improve efficiency in hot climates. Why it matters: This award recognizes impactful research addressing water scarcity and energy challenges in arid regions like Saudi Arabia through innovative solar-driven technologies.
Keywords
KAUST · Peng Wang · PSIPW · solar energy · water scarcity
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