Solar Household Energy Bank

The Solar Household Energy Bank is a multifunction solar heater and dryer designed by Dale Andreatta. It is comprised of a layer of straw, leaves, or other loose organic insulating material covered by a sheet of black plastic or other dark material. As solar energy hits the dark material, it is converted to thermal energy, which forms the foundation of the heat collection system.
A variety of items, such as buckets of water, wood, and grains can be placed on this foundation and covered in clear plastic to be heated/dried using the created greenhouse effect. According to the designer, it can perform the following tasks:
*Heat water to be used for washing at about 
*Heat water to be used for cooking at about or more
*Heat drinking water to the pasteurization temperature at about 
*Heat large amounts of water for space heating
*Dry wood to be used for firewood
*Dry corn, beans, or other grains
*Heat clothing to a temperature sufficient to kill insects and their eggs
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*September 2020: 
::thumb|none|400px|This video shows simple solar water heating methods that can produce a large amount of hot water. Other solar applications are shown for drying grain, firewood, heat-purifying drinking water, and others.
*October 2019:
::thumb|none|400 px|This video shows inexpensive devices for using solar energy to fulfill a variety of household energy tasks. It is primary intended for places in the developing world, but not exclusively. Water heating, drying, and disinfection are included.
==See also==
*Dale Andreatta
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*Fuelwood
*Water pasteurization
*WAPI
==Contact==
Category:Water pasteurization
Category:Solar food processing
Category:In-the-ground solar cooker designs