Development of solar energy in Peru
Peru receives a high degree of solar radiation, except for part of its coastal area, and has almost an ideal climate for the development of solar energy. However, only recently has a concerted effort been made in Peru to take advantage of these conditions. Work focuses on the development of low-temperature applications, including the design of passive solar-heated buildings for the high Andes, the design and evaluation of various types of solar water heaters and crop dryers for both household and industrial uses (based on flat-plate collectors), and the construction of a desalinization prototype plant. Photovoltaic systems are being investigated for suitable applications and have an excellent potential, especially in telecommunications.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA); ITINTEC, Lima (Peru). Div. de Energia
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6488048
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-81-0764; ON: DE81025014
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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