This page is meant to be a compilation of the availability (developed countries only, everywhere, etc.) of materials useful for the construction of solar cookers. Details about the relative performance, price, and/or durability may be included where applicable. Please add to this page if you know more about what is available where.

ContainerEdit

• Cardboard: Developed countries, probably most places in developing countries
• Wood: Developed Countries, (?)
• Cooking Vessel only (pot, pan, etc., as in panel and parabolic cookers): Developed countries, (?)

InsulationEdit

• Commercial Insulation (fiberglass, rock wool, etc.): Available in developed countries and large cities
• Shredded Paper, Dried Leaves, hay, etc.: Should be available almost anywhere

GlazingEdit

• Ordinary Glass: New glass available in developed countries, big cities
• Used/ Broken glass may be found in developing countries (?)
• Special Glass: Low iron (very high transparency), Borosilicate (Pyrex, resistant to breakage under thermal stresses): Developed Countries (may need special ordering), (?)
• Plastic substitutes

• Plexiglass:
• Films:
• Oven Cooking Bags:

• Other:

ReflectorsEdit

• Mirrors:
• Aluminum Foil: Cities, developed countries
• Polished metal, etc.: developed countries, (?)

OtherEdit

• July 2006: Comparative Performance of Large Size Animal Feed Solar Cookers - Navratna Nahar