“I am really afraid of this coming winter. How will I stay warm? How will I pay for electricity?” This is a question voiced by many people in Kyrgyzstan as they face inevitable power cuts and rising heating costs. Coal and electricity are the main sources of heat for the…
Solar Heater Project
SAYING “SO LONG!” TO THE COLD WITH SOLAR HEATERS |
Written by Operation Mercy International & CDI Kyrgyzstan |
Solar Heater Project
In the south of Kyrgyzstan, Operation Mercy’s partner, CDI has an existing Home Efficiency project, which includes building efficient wood/coal burning stoves and training in home-heating efficiency and insulation techniques. In an extension of this project, CDI has begun training residents in the process of constructing simple solar heating units built from locally available materials.
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