Which solar still is best suited for Botswana?

After years of research and development activities, the RIIC findings concluded that the Mexican and brick solar stills are the best suited for application in Botswana. The Mexican still consists of a moulded fibreglass basin of 1.6 m2 base area to hold saline water and has gutters on two sides to collect the distillate.

Why does Botswana need solar power?

Botswana is seeking a reliable and cost-effective electricity source, as hydropower is no longer viable due to droughts [Why does Botswana need solar power?]. To encourage the adoption of PV systems, Botswana imposes 20% import duties on solar lights and lanterns (and 5% on solar batteries), and offers net-metering for rooftop installations.

What are the applications of solar energy in Botswana?

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS Photovoltaic conversion of solar energy (PV) in Botswana is used for almost all common applications Role of solar energy in development in Botswana 185 Fig. 4. A brick type solar still developed at RIIC, Kanye. which include lighting, water pumping, refrigeration, communication and fence electrification. 5.1.

Can a solar refrigerator be used in Botswana?

PV solar reJrigeration The use of PV solar refrigeration in Botswana at present is very limited. The use of solar refrigerators to preserve vaccines and other life saving drugs was introduced in a few clinics but it was not suc- cessful due to frequent breakdowns of equipment.