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A new wave of desalination startups argues that deeper is better
Advances in robotics and seabed electrification have enabled a trio of startups to pursue deep sea reverse osmosis.
But reverse osmosis is energy intensive, requiring strong pumps to force water molecules through a specially designed membrane, leaving a briny solution in its wake. It was difficult to get power down to the pods to operate their pumps and sensors, said Robert Bergstrom, founder and CEO of OceanWell, who previously founded Seven Seas Water Group, a traditional desalination company now owned by Morgan Stanley. Flocean’s round was led by Burnt Island Ventures, Freebird Partners, and Nysnø Climate Investments with participation from Katapult Ocean and MP Pensjon.
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