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Implementation of Solar Thermal Energy Projects in Developing Countries

Werner WeissAEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies (AEE INTEC)A-8200 Gleisdorf, Feldgasse 19AUSTRIA

Achievements - 2010

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Annually installed capacity of flat-plate and evacuated tube collectors

Solar Thermal in Developing Countries?

Potential

Contribution to Energy Supply

Target Groups

A li tiApplications

Challenges

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Potential

1000 – 1200 kWh/m² a

Solar Thermal in Developing Countries?

Potential

Contribution to Energy Supply

Target Groups

A li tiApplications

Challenges

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South Africas Electricity Production

Reserve Margin – Electricity Production

Source: www.info.gov.za

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1 Million Solar Water Heaters Programme, South Africa

South African 1 Million Systems Programme

System parameters3 m² collector area = 2.1 kWth

Hot water storage: 200 ltr.

Daily hot water consumption: 150 ltr.

Annual SavingsAnnual Savings3400 kWh electricity

CO2: 2300 kg

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Market penetration like in Cyprus or Israel

22.05 GWth

Market penetration like in Cyprus or Israel

34 TWh electricity

Basic electricity for 3.4 Million people

Solar Thermal in Developing Countries?

Potential

Contribution to Energy Supply

Target Groups

A li tiApplications

Challenges

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Target Groups?

Import or local production?

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Solar Thermal in Developing Countries?

Potential

Contribution to Energy Supply

Target Groups

A li tiApplications

Challenges

Solar Water Heating Systems

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Hammam in Attaouia, Morocco

Hammam in Attaouia, Morocco

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Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek, Namibia

Solar Drying in Guatemala

Source: CONA

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Combined SWH and Cooling 

Water Treatment, Mozambique

Source: SoWaDis, SPF

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Sea Water Desalination

Source: CIEMAT, INETI252 CPC AO SOL (499 m²)

Biggest System Worldwide, Saudi Arabia36.000 m² / 25 MWth

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Solar Thermal in Developing Countries?

Potential

Contribution to Energy Supply

Target Groups

A li tiApplications

Challenges

Challenges

Lack of (sustainable) political supportLack of (sustainable) political support mechanisms

Lack of trained people

Upfront investmentUpfront investment

Low (subsidised) energy prices

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Train the Trainer Programmes

SolTrain

Dissemination Courses

Demonstration Systems

Support to Policy and AdministrationPublic Awareness

Thank you for your Attention

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