Solar Pond - Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages

• The approach is particularly attractive for rural areas in developing countries. Very large area collectors can be set up for just the cost of the clay or plastic pond liner.
• The evaporated surface water needs to be constantly replenished.
• The accumulating salt crystals have to be removed and can be both a valuable by-product and a maintenance expense.
• No need of a separate collector for this thermal storage system.