A DIRECT SOLAR WATER HEATINH SYSTEM FOR THE HEALTH CLINIC IN THE TOWN OF SANTA ISABEL CHOLULA, SATE OF PUEBLA, MEXICO

摘要

Solar water heating technologies have the potential to provide tremendous cost and emission reductions, particularly in climates with little or no freeze potential. Further, access to hot water enhances sanitation and comfort. We present, as a case of study, a direct solar water heating system installed by an international collaboration including Universidad de las Americas Puebla and Appalachian State University during the summer of 2011. Thermal performance data will be reported, as will lessons learned while undertaking a project in rural M xico. . A preliminary analysis suggests a 50% reduction in natural gas consumption. The possibilities for widespread adoption of such technology will be explored, and estimates of potential energy and cost savings will be investigated. This project was funded in part by USAID.