Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/84414
Title: | Domestic solar water heating in Malta |
Authors: | Scerri, Richard (1988) |
Keywords: | Solar water heaters Solar heating -- Malta Energy transition -- Malta Energy development -- Malta |
Issue Date: | 1988 |
Citation: | Scerri, R. (1988). Domestic solar water heating in Malta (Bachelor’s dissertation). |
Abstract: | This study has been prompted by a conviction that the world needs to depend less on the conventional, non-renewable sources of energy. For Malta, solar energy poses as the most appropriate renewable energy source capable of meeting some of the local energy requirements. From among the range of solar applications, the solar water heater offers the simplest way of exploiting solar energy and its fuller utilization will relieve some of the problems attached to the dependence on imported fuel which, so far, is the main source of energy in Malta. However, even though the solar water heater is shown to be an economic investment, its use is still relatively scarce in Malta. such a resistance in the local market is due to the unawareness and indifference among both the suppliers and consumers of this solar device, as well as, the lack of encouragement and support from Government. Together with the efforts of the entrepreneurs and other change agents, the Government must play an active role in the energy transition. By the adoption of a comprehensive 'National Solar Policy', the necessary changes will take place and set the ground for self-sufficiency in Maltese energy creation. |
Description: | B.A.(HONS)PUBLIC ADMIN. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/84414 |
Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacEma - 1959-2008 Dissertations - FacEMAPP - 1959-2010 |
Files in This Item:
File | Description | Size | Format | |
---|---|---|---|---|
B.A.(HONS)PUBLIC ADMIN._Scerri_Richard_1988.pdf Restricted Access | 3.62 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open Request a copy |
Items in OAR@UM are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.