Getting fresh water to irrigation systems in the future.
Because of climate change, there is less water around. As the population grows, more water is needed, mostly for agriculture, which uses about 80% of all water. International groups like FAO, UNESCO, the World Bank, and others say that the amount of land that can be irrigated needs to grow quickly. Large infrastructure projects are the only way to meet these important water needs for irrigation in the future. Via Marina takes fresh water from any river mouth and sends it through an underwater pipeline from coast to coast, delivering it to where people, businesses, and farms need it. Because of this, it is cheaper and uses less energy. By meeting all water needs, Via Marina helps close the gap between places that have plenty of water and places that don’t have enough. The solution also helps adapt agriculture to climate change and slow it down by planting new trees that are designed to soak up CO2. It also cuts down on migration that isn’t necessary. In fact, water issues have to do with more than just food and development. They also have to do with security and peace. Excellent value for the money.
Positive facts about Via Marina
Can provide competitively up to several dozens of cubic meters along two thousand kilometers
Consumes less than 1kWh/m3 in the longest cases and about 0,4kWh/m3 in most cases, i.e. about 4 to 10 times less than desalination
4 to 10 times less energy consumption than desalination. No waste.no use of chemicals.
Potential for developping forestry for CO2 capture
Helps stopping desertification, recharge of aquifers and reservoirs
TCO at least 30% smaller than desalination when duly considering negative externalities.
CAPEX 5 times smaller than traditional onshore transfers.
TCO derives 70% from CAPEX, so less dependant on impending increases in OPEX
Video about Via Marina
https://www.youtube.com/embed/N0QWRPlbOTk
Via Marina website : https://via-marina.com
