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
