In 2011, the popularity rate of solar water heaters is expected to exceed 40 percent in Kunming.

The average annual sunshine hours in Kunming are 2,250, with sunshine rate reaching 56 percent, while China’s national average is 2,000 hours.

A total of 116 enterprises manufacture solar water heaters in Kunming.

In addition, the municipal government of Kunming will increase efforts to promote energy-efficient lighting in new residential quarters.

Solar water heaters, also called solar domestic hot water systems can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for average households. (Editor: Ryan Li)