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Development of Inexpensive Solar Water Heater

Project Description

Developing a solar water heater that can use solar energy to heat enough water (~10 liters or 3 gallons) for a warm shower. Getting access to hot water in underdeveloped areas is a prominent challenge, and the potential of implementing net-zero heating solutions is very high. Current methods of heating water include burning wood or dry mass, and this is a solution that contributes to a lot of emissions. It is often the women and children in these areas who source solid fuel in the forests, and there are attributed risks associated with it.

This proposal directly funds:
1. Reflective Mylar Film
2. Insulation, Parabolic Structures
3. Black paint, Basic Fabrication Materials (Scissors, Glue, Tape, etc.)
4. Solar Concentrators/Lens/Magnifiers

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Funding Details

Student Campus Environment Fee (SCEF) - 303692
Fiscal Year Status Amount Date Operations
2023 Allocated $800.00 11/7/2023 Edit | Delete

SSC Basic Info

Year Started: 2023
Semester: Fall
Status: Active
Student Led? Yes
Project Category: Energy

SSC Project Team

Project Lead:

Elif Ertekin (ertekin@illinois.edu)

Financial Advisor:

Elif Ertekin (ertekin@illinois.edu)

Illinois Green Fund - Student Sustainability Committee