Extramural Research - People, Prosperity and the Planet
2009/2010 Project Descriptions
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EPA Grant Number: SU834331
Title: Affordable, Sustainable Solar Energy Heater for the Developing World
John Brown University students are developing a system for heating water that helps people in developing countries save time, money, and energy while providing adequate amounts of hot water for all their household needs. The team will build a solar energy hot-water heater by evaluating coatings, as well as developing a method to track the sun irrespective of the location.
Challenge Area(s): Energy, Water