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Japanese water plant turns osmosis into clean energy

Engineers at a Japanese water treatment plant are using the natural process of osmosis to produce renewable electricity.

Published Apr 2, 2026, 10:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

At a Japanese water treatment plant, engineers are harnessing the natural process of osmosis to convert wastewater into renewable electricity. They say the technique could one day become a common source of clean power.