Infinite Cooling, a pioneer in sustainable water recovery technology, is working with EDF, the world’s largest nuclear power producer, to launch an innovative project aimed at reducing water consumption in nuclear power plants. This is a bold step toward EDF’s vision of sustainable water management, particularly as global water scarcity intensifies and new regulations call in France for a 10% reduction in water consumption or abstraction by 2030. Maher Damak, CEO and Co-Founder of Infinite Cooling, had received the TAKREEM AMERICA 2023 Young Entrepreneur award. Infinite Cooling’s technology uses an innovative process that captures fine water droplets in cooling tower plumes using an electrically charged collection mesh. This recovered water, which is more than 100 times purer than the circulating water in the cooling system, can significantly reduce the need for water treatment and decrease wastewater discharge volumes, resulting in cost savings and enhanced environmental performance. The primary goals of the testing are to quantify the amount of recoverable water, evaluate the quality of the reclaimed water for reuse within the plant, and gauge the technology’s impact on overall tower performance. Additionally, the project will gather essential insights to guide the large-scale deployment of this transformative solution, considering installation and operational factors. This is a vital part of EDF’s broader commitment to sustainable water management and environmental stewardship, ensuring that the company can continue to meet its electricity production and ecosystem protection goals in the face of global water challenges.

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