This type of solar water heater is simple to make and fit and has been specially developed for the low-income market. The project, which involves 166 houses, will also yield information on hot water consumption and user reaction to the new units. Because this data will be of national value the research will be coordinated by the National Energy Research Program of the CSIR. The report claims that the use of solar energy has the potential to improve the quality of life of all people, particularly those in the lower income groups, and adds that the results will probably contribute to future policy decisions relating to water heating and energy supply for low-income houses.
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