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Case Study: Solar Water Heating at Nanakuli Homestead, Waiʻanae, Oʻahu

Introduction

  • Project Location: Nanakuli, Waiʻanae, Oʻahu
  • Distribution Partner: Inter-Island Solar Supply
  • Installer: HI Tech Plumbing
  • Completed: 2022

Project Overview

Nanakuli Homestead, located in Waiʻanae, Oʻahu, represents a transformative project aimed at addressing overcrowded living conditions, beach evictions, and neglected homes in the Nanakuli Homestead community. In response to these challenges, a cooperative effort was initiated involving various organizations, including the Nanakuli Hawaiian Homestead Community Association (the neighborhood association), Urban Housing Communities (UHC), USDA Rural Development, Department of Hawaiian Homelands, Hawaiian Housing Finance and Development Corporation, and Hawaiian Community Development.

UHC introduced an innovative financing structure, never before used in Hawaii, to fund the construction of 48 affordable apartments at substantially below-market rents. This initiative serves as a lifeline for Oahu's most vulnerable families, providing them with homes in a community that beautifully reflects Hawaii's cultural heritage.

The project, part of the larger Nanakuli "village center," offers a range of on-site amenities, including a resource center, BBQ/picnic area, tot lot, laundry facilities, secure gated access, onsite security, and a dedicated manager. These features create a welcoming and safe environment for residents.

Key Project Details:

  • Location: 89-201 Lepeka Avenue, Nanakuli, Waiʻanae, Oʻahu
  • Application: Multi-Family Commercial
  • Solar Collectors: SunEarth Empire 4' x 10' Solar Thermal collectors
  • System Format: Solar pre-heated water

The project incorporates solar water heating technology using SunEarth Empire solar thermal collectors. This eco-friendly addition aligns with the community's commitment to sustainability while providing residents with energy-efficient hot water solutions, reducing energy costs and contributing to a more comfortable living environment.

Contact Information

For more information about SunEarth and their solar water heating solutions, visit SunEarth.

To learn more about Inter-Island Solar Supply, the distribution partner for this project, visit Inter-Island Solar Supply.

For details about HI Tech Plumbing, the installer of the solar water heating systems, visit HI Tech Plumbing.

 
   

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