Solar thermal energy in Zimbabwe
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Description:
Purpose:Use of solar energy in order to reduce the consumption of fire-wood, as the countries forest area is currently being reduced by 2% annually and is increasingly suffering from erosion.
Description:The main aim of the project was to develop a solar energy system for generating hot water, which can be produced using locally available materials. An extensive education programme has been set up in co-operation with the Development Technology Center of the University of Zimbabwe to train students in solar technology and to grant manufacturers the required practical training necessary to produce the solar systems. In addition, experts at the University of Zimbabwe have created the basis for further development and optimisation of the concept. Up to now, 200 thermo-siphon solar systems have been constructed.
Indicate factors that led to project?s success: Financing of basic equipment and adequate training of local skills. The project is, however, impaired by the severe economic crisis, which makes delivery of materials diffcult.
Technology transferred: Know-how about solar thermal systems.
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