Analysis of environmental effect of hybrid solar-assisted desalination cycle in Sirdarya Thermal Power Plant, Uzbekistan

•A hybrid solar-assisted desalination cycle was designed and stimulated.•Maximum of 21,064.00kW effective solar heat can be achieved.•The use of parabolic-trough collectors in the Multi Effect Distillation is potential.•The cycle can be applied in other regions with high Direct Normal Irradiation.