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“Water and energy are two of the most important pillars that support modern civilisation. Despite many similarities, the two have traditionally been generated and delivered in very different ways by different organisations and subject to different legislation and regulation but to the same customers. The very success of conventional, centralised distribution systems in large urban areas has also been their limitation for communities not living in industrialised countries. Cost and scale. This book explores and supports the provision of clean water to communities which are off-grid based on the tremendous advances made in recent years around renewable energy generation, especially solar PV and wind. It explains in the clearest possible terms the potential, progress, economics and technology that can make this a reality. It is a book for specialists and a book for generalists written in a clear and engaging style by an author of immense experience, knowledge and wisdom. It can’t be said for many books, but this really is one that can change the world!” Professor David Butler Director, Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, UK “Gustaf is certainly a leader in the area of the water-energy nexus, having previously published one of the most useful books on this topic – Water and Energy: Threats and Opportunities. In his new book, Gustaf makes a clear case for the value of off-grid water and sanitation systems and the enormous potential for renewables to play a part in these systems. Gustaf has a special skill when it comes to explaining concepts in an understandable way and clearly shows how solar and wind can be integrated at each stage of the water supply and sanitation process.” Professor Shuming Liu Vice Dean of School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing,  China “Following in-depth discussions on the water and energy nexus in his previous works (Water and Energy, Olsson 2012, 2015, IWA Publishing), Gustaf shows, in this new book, how renewable energy in combination with decentralized water operations can decouple many of these dependencies and meet challenges caused by climate change, population increase, water scarcity and poor water quality. Gustaf has Downloaded from https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book-pdf/520710/wio9781780409443.pdf by IWA Publishing user