From March 24 to 28, Ángel Rivero Falcón, a researcher from the Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC), visited Évora as part of the joint research activities under the SOL2H2O project. During his stay, Ángel joined the University of Évora (UÉvora) team in commissioning the membrane distillation (MD) pilot unit installed in Évora.

“My contribution focused on actively participating in the commissioning phase of the pilot unit and in its first test using saline water simulating pre-treated reverse osmosis brine,” said Ángel Rivero Falcón. The collaboration between the candidate young researcher and the local team resulted in significant progress in preparing the system for the upcoming operational phases, marking an important milestone for the project.

Frederico Felizardo, from the Renewable Energies Chair at the University of Évora, added:
“Between March 24th and 28th, 2025, as part of the joint research activity, tutoring program of the Sol2H2O project, we had the pleasure of hosting Ángel Rivero from the Instituto Tecnológico de Canárias (ITC) at the University of Évora. The visit focused on the commissioning and training of the Membrane Distillation (MD) system, a key component of our solar desalination and brine valorization prototype. This collaborative effort enabled both the validation of system functionality and hands-on training, ensuring optimal performance of the MD unit under real-world conditions. Ángel’s expertise contributed significantly to this work, reinforcing the project’s commitment to knowledge sharing and capacity building among partners.”

Sol2H2O is an european project focused on sustainable technologies for water desalination and green hydrogen production, offering innovative solutions to the challenges of water scarcity and energy transition.