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.
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