Last edited: 15 November 2020
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The Solar Household Energy Bank is a multifunction solar heater and dryer designed by Dale Andreatta. It is comprised of a layer of straw, leaves, or other loose organic insulating material covered by a sheet of black plastic or other dark material. As solar energy hits the dark material, it is converted to thermal energy, which forms the foundation of the heat collection system.
A variety of items, such as buckets of water, wood, and grains can be placed on this foundation and covered in clear plastic to be heated/dried using the created greenhouse effect. According to the designer, it can perform the following tasks:
- Heat water to be used for washing at about 50 °C (122 °F)
- Heat water to be used for cooking at about 60 °C (140 °F) or more
- Heat drinking water to the pasteurization temperature at about 60 - 65 °C (140 - 149 °F)
- Heat large amounts of water for space heating
- Dry wood to be used for firewood
- Dry corn, beans, or other grains
- Heat clothing to a temperature sufficient to kill insects and their eggs
Documents[]
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Complete Guide
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Building the Device
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Disinfecting Clothing and Bedding
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Grain Drying
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Preheating Water
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Space Heating
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Wash Water
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Water Pasteurization
- Solar Household Energy Bank - Wood Drying
Audio and video[]
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- October 2019:
See also[]
Contact[]
- See Dale Andreatta.Dale Andreatta