The solar energy is a renewable source that has a great potential for conversion into thermal energy or for generation of electric power through photovoltaic panels in Brazil. Concerns about environmental impacts and the ...

In this study, the feasibility of installing low cost alternative solar heaters in the city of Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, was analyzed. Its main focus is on the heating of water for residential swimming pools, ...

This work presents a study how to spread a low-cost technology for water heating using solar energy, focusing on low-income communities. Discusses how the use of electric showers is a major consumer of electricity in a ...

Water heating is a process that is present in various industries such as in homes, businesses and industries. This item can bring comfort to residential environments or be a necessity with great demand for other sectors. ...

The present study includes the use of clean energy for making a water heating system for a swimming pool, in Medianeira city, in the West region of Parana State. This system was made of PVC pipes because of the low cost ...