Solar energy in Peru
The past, present, and future of Peru is discussed in terms of solar energy development and the social, economic, climatic, and technical factors involved. It is pointed out that there are 3 geographical divisions in Peru including: (1) the foggy coastal strip where rain is infrequent, insolation is low and population is high; (2) the mountainous Andes region with high insolation and many populated high mountain valleys; and (3) the rainy, Amazon basin covered with jungle, and sparcely populated with high but inconsistent insolation. Since there is little competition with other forms of energy, solar energy shows promise. Passive solar heating of buildings, particularly in the Andes region, is described, as well as the use of solar water heaters. Prototypes are described and illustrated. Industrial use of solar heated water in the wool industry as well as solar food drying and solar desalination are discussed. High temperature applications (electrical generators and refrigeration) as well as photovoltaic systems are discussed briefly. It is concluded that social and political factors are holding back the development of solar energy but a start (in the form of prototypes and demonstration programs) is being made. (MJJ)
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM
- OSTI ID:
- 7045724
- Journal Information:
- Sunpaper; (United States), Vol. 6:12
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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INSOLATION
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POLITICAL ASPECTS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
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SOLAR DRYERS
SOLAR REFRIGERATION
SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
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ENERGY SOURCES
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REFRIGERATION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
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