Adoption of technology by the low-income population segment : The low-cost hot water heater case

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Kinetic and Potential Energy

Szerző: Jim Rowley

Movies

Szerző: Claudia DC

Renewable and Non-renewable Resources.

Szerző: Danilo Viteri

Energy Conservation

Szerző: Nadiehsda Anderson

Adoption of technology by the low-income population segment : The low-cost hot water heater case

STUDY

Objectives

Reducing energy wastage and Alternative ways to heat water

Emphasizes on community acceptance

Conducted in a low-income community( the Nucleo Residencial Vila Brandina)

interview conducted 2 years after the installtion of LCSWH

Data Collected by

usage of water

procedures for using water

Characterization of dwellings

characteristics of residents

installation and Evuation

Interviews for the selected families

Conducting environmental awareness and education workshops

Installation of LCSWHs

Selection of residences

SOLUTION

Empolyment of solar water heating systems in low-income houseing

The Low Cost Solar Water Heater(LCSWH)

Develooped by Society of the Sun

4 Basic component

Pipes for transporting how water to the shower

Pipes black painted as Solar Collectors

PVC Lining

A Hot water tank

Subtopic

RESULT

For future projects

reorganizations

reforms

renovations

Adaptations

Guidelines and recommendations

Generally +ve response to LCSWH

CAUSE

Hinderance by a fragmented industry

Inadequate knowledge

A lack of investment costs

PROBLEM

Low income segments of the population have difficulty in adopting energy saving technologies.

Heating responsible for the greatest proportion of energy concsumed by electrical systems