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There is a wide variety of solar cookers available in the marketplace today. Some designs are easy to build yourself with inexpensive materials, and plans can be found at [[Plans|solar cooker plans]]. Cookers that are available commercially can offer convenience, and are typically constructed from durable materials. Most self-made designs will not be waterproof. Basically, cookers can be divided into three groups: [[:Category:Solar_box_cooker_designs|Box]], [[:Category:Solar_panel_cooker_designs|Panel]], [[:Category:Parabolic_solar_cooker_designs|Parabolic]]. The table below lists strengths and weaknesses of the most common types. Determine which type of cooker might best suit your requirements. It is always best to buy a cooker from a local source since shipping costs can be very expensive.
   
 
Below you will find a gallery of some featured manufacturers and vendors followed by a complete list of such. To see Manufacturers and vendors by country, first [[:Category:Countries involved in solar cooking|choose a country]].
  
Below you will find a gallery of some featured manufacturers and vendors followed by a complete list of such. To see Manufacturers and vendors by country, first [[:Category:Countries involved in solar cooking|choose a country]].
   
 
To be added to this list, write to [mailto:webmaster@solarcooking.org webmaster@solarcooking.org] or follow [[Adding a new article|these directions]] to include an article about your company.
  
To be added to this list, write to [mailto:webmaster@solarcooking.org webmaster@solarcooking.org] or follow [[Adding a new article|these directions]] to include an article about your company.
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There is a wide variety of solar cookers available in the marketplace today. Some designs are easy to build yourself with inexpensive materials, and plans can be found at [[Plans|solar cooker plans]]. Cookers that are available commercially can offer convenience, and are typically constructed from durable materials. Most self-made designs will not be waterproof. Basically, cookers can be divided into three groups: [[:Category:Solar_box_cooker_designs|Box]], [[:Category:Solar_panel_cooker_designs|Panel]], [[:Category:Parabolic_solar_cooker_designs|Parabolic]]. The table below lists strengths and weaknesses of the most common types. Determine which type of cooker might best suit your requirements. It is always best to buy a cooker from a local source since shipping costs can be very expensive. Retail sources are listed below:
  
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*For information on the '''principles of solar cooking''', and to see examples of different types of cookers, see [[How solar cookers work]].
  
   
 
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* Inexpensive
  
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===<span style="font-size:13pt;font-weight:normal">[[Box cookers|Box-style cookers]]</span>===
  
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* Can cook large quantities of food
  
* Can cook large quantities of food
 
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* Simple box cookers can lack adequate reflector area.
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[[:Category:Solar_box_cooker_designs|Box]] and [[:Category:Solar_panel_cooker_designs|Panel]] solar cookers are available through [[Solar Cookers International]], the sponsor of this wiki, from their online ordering site: [http://www.solarcookers.org/catalog/solarcookerskits-c-1.html Solar Cookers International Marketplace]. Proceeds help fund the many projects SCI is involved with around the world promoting solar cooking and water purification. Particularly in areas facing deforestation, and where smoke inhalation from traditional wood burning stoves is a serious health problem. A few of their offerings are listed below. See their site for a complete listing of solar cookers and accessories.
  
   
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The CooKit is a lightweight, panel-style solar cooker. Convenient for home, camping and emergencies, it folds flat to 13"x13"x2". Made of cardboard and foil. Reaches temperatures in the mid-200ºFs. Comes with two high-temperature cooking bags, required for cooking. Use with a black, covered pot (not included).
  
   
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[[:Category:Solar_box_cooker_designs|Box]], [[:Category:Solar_panel_cooker_designs|Panel]], and [[:Category:Parabolic solar cooker designs|Parabolic]] solar cookers are available through [[Solar Cookers International]], the sponsor of this wiki, from their online ordering site: [http://shop.solarcookers.org Solar Cookers International Marketplace]. Proceeds help fund the many projects SCI is involved with around the world promoting solar cooking and water purification. Particularly in areas facing deforestation, and where smoke inhalation from traditional wood burning stoves is a serious health problem. The available solar cookers are listed below. See their site for a complete listing of accessories.
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A high performance solar box cooker made of durable molded fiberglass and kiln-dried hardwood for years of use. Anodized aluminum reflectors come with 15-year warranty not to rust. Reaches temperatures in the mid- to upper-300ºFs. Weighs 21 pounds and features a convenient carrying handle. Includes oven thermometer. Use with a black, covered pot (not included).
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A high performance [[solar box cooker]], the All American Sun Oven is made of durable molded fiberglass and kiln-dried hardwood for years of use. Anodized aluminum reflectors come with 15-year warranty not to rust. Reaches temperatures in the mid- to upper-300ºFs. Weighs 21 pounds and features a convenient carrying handle. Includes oven thermometer.
   
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SolSource is a high-performance [[parabolic solar cooker]] that harnesses the energy of the sun for outdoor cooking. Perfect for your garden, balcony, backyard or rooftop, it is an innovative way to BBQ, grill, steam, bake, boil or fry. Inspired by the problem of indoor pollution from household stoves faced by rural families in China, SolSource is the first of a growing range of products from [[One Earth Designs]].
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The HotPot is a durable panel-style solar cooker and pot system. Comes with collapsible, anodized aluminum reflectors and custom five-liter black pot suspended in a tempered glass bowl for insulation. Glass bowl eliminates the need for heat-resistant plastic bag to surround the pot. Reaches temperatures in the mid- to upper-200ºFs.
  
   
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[http://shop.solarcookers.org/?pn=SolSource&cn=Solar+Cookers&p=666&c=27 Product and sales information]
 
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The key design feature of the All Season Solar Cooker is its adjustable, coordinated reflector array. Working from one of two initial orientations "summer/midday" or "winter/morning", it can focus on a solar elevation of 40º to 90º (summer) or 0º to 50º (winter). The cooker accomplishes this while maintaining a level cooking floor at all times. The advantage of the ASSC is that it can efficiently capture the earliest morning sun - starting cooking far earlier than most other designs.
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A compact, durable two-pot solar box cooker made from recycled soda bottles. Reaches temperatures in the mid- to upper-200ºFs, higher with reflectors. Comes with two black pots, reflectors, and a Water Pasteurization Indicator (WAPI).
  
   
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[http://shop.solarcookers.org/?pn=All+Season+Solar+Cooker&cn=Solar+Cookers&p=665&c=27 Product and sales information]
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Casing - rugged recycled plastic (post consumer soft drink bottles)
  
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Insulation - closed cell foam, does not absorb moisture
  
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The Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light is a small, compact, inexpensive [[solar panel cooker]] made from attractively colored, durable, reflective vinyl covered panels. The Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light comes as an easily assembled kit. Because it is light weight and folds flat you can take it camping, fishing, Backpacking, to the beach or just use it at home.
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Lid - double layer, with dead air space in between, enhances insulating qualities
  
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[http://shop.solarcookers.org/?pn=Copenhagen+Solar+Cooker+Light&cn=Solar+Cookers&p=660&c=27 Product and sales information]
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Holds two 10-inch round pots (three quarts each)
  
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Uses no fossil fuel - only the free energy of the sun
  
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The floor dimensions of the oven (for cookie sheets, etc.) are 9 1/4 inches x 17 1/2 inches.
  
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Reflectors are included to lengthen the cooking season, especially in areas further from the equator.
  
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Each sale of an SOS Sport will sponsor 10 trees through Trees for the Future, beginning with Haiti and spreading to other deforested countries.
  
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Package dimensions are 30" long x 22" wide x 15" deep. Weight is 23 pounds.
  
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The HotPot is a versatile solar cooker, good for use at RV parks, on the boat, in the backyard, emergency or disaster preparedness, and regular use. Reflectors are made of polished aluminum. The 3 liter (~3 qt.) steel cooking bowl is coated with UV absorbent food grade enamel and comes with a glass lid. Panels can be easily folded for storage. Cooking temperature ranges up to 250°F (120°C).
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The Tulsi-Hybrid solar box cooker has a unique electrical backup allowing it to be used with or without sun. In backup mode, a built-in thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature as needed. Comes with four black pots.
  
   
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[http://shop.solarcookers.org/?pn=The+Hot+Pot+Solar+Cooker&cn=Solar+Cookers&p=664&c=27 Product and sales information]
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Cooker size - 540 x 540 x 200 mm / 21.25 x 21.25 x 7.87 in
  
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Material - molded body made of UV-resistant fiber reinforced plastic
  
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Cooking capacity - 2 kgs, or 6-8 kgs per day / 4 lbs, or 13-17 lbs per day
  
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Total weight - approximately 13 kgs / 29 lbs, including cooking pots
  
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Tray material & coating - aluminum sheet, black painted for high UV heat absorption
  
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Cooking pots w/lids included - four stainless steel pots w/lids, hard black coated for UV heat absorption
  
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Energy source - solar & electric power for backup
  
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Electrical consumption - low setting 0.2 kw/h, high setting 0.4 kw/h depending on amount of food being cooked & ambient conditions
  
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Two power source - solar & electric 120 volts / 60 cycles
  
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Normal setting: 200 watts (2 amps)
  
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High setting: 400 watts (4 amps), (+/-10%)
  
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[http://www.solarcookers.org/catalog/tulsihybrid-p-41.html?osCsid=81f5e5b930adfc61c9a05104c979501b Product and sales information]
  
 
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Image:Sunoven.jpg|[[Sun Ovens International]], [[USA]]
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Image:Sunoven.jpg|The Sun Oven|link=Sun Oven|linktext=Sun Ovens International
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Image:Sport solar oven.jpg|[[Solar Oven Society]], [[USA]]
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Image:Sport solar oven.jpg|The Sport|link=Sport|linktext=Solar Oven Society
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Image:Copenhagen_Solar_Cooker_Light_016-2.jpg||link=Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light|linktext=Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light
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Image:CookSack1.jpg|[[Soltac]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:Molly Baker Solar Oven.jpg|[[ Molly Baker Solar Oven]], [[USA]]
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Image:Molly Baker Solar Oven.jpg||link=Molly Baker Solar Oven|linktext=Molly Baker Solar Oven
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Image:SFX-Octagonckr-flwrsside-ssml.jpg|[[ClearDome Solar Thermal]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:SunRay30.jpg|[[Safe Water Systems]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:Apatangleredone.jpg|[[Solar Solutions]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:Solar_oven_tracker.jpg|[[Solar Oven Tracker]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:tinytech_parabolic1.jpg|[[Solar Cooker at Cantina West]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:Andersen solar cooker.jpg|[[Andersen Manufacturing Inc.]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:Easy_Solar_Cooker.jpg|[[Philip Van Kersen]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:60_Liter_Stove.jpg|[[Colgans Island Stoveworks]], [[USA]]
  
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IMage:Blazing_Tube_Solar_Appliance.jpg|[[Blazing Tube Solar]], [[USA]]
  
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Image:California_Sunlight_solar_oven.jpg|[[California Sunlight]], [[USA]]
  
 
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Image:Pulsee_Solar_Cooker_photo.jpg|[[Ningbo Pulsee International Trade Co.]], [[China]]
 
Image:Pulsee_Solar_Cooker_photo.jpg|[[Ningbo Pulsee International Trade Co.]], [[China]]
 
Image:Ao_Chi_F800_cooker.jpg|[[Yancheng Ao Chi New Energy Equipment Manufacturer Co.]], [[China]]
  
Image:Ao_Chi_F800_cooker.jpg|[[Yancheng Ao Chi New Energy Equipment Manufacturer Co.]], [[China]]
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Image:SolSource cooker, 6-13.jpg|[[SolSource]], [[China]]
 
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Image:Wpaqhd29.jpg|[[Sun Shine Energy]], [[India]]
  
Image:Wpaqhd29.jpg|[[Sun Shine Energy]], [[India]]
 
Image: Wpiob468.jpg|[[Sun Shine Energy]], [[India]]
  
Image: Wpiob468.jpg|[[Sun Shine Energy]], [[India]]
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Image:RUDRA_SOLAR_BOX_COOKER.jpg|[[Rudra Solar Energy]]
  
Image:RUDRA_SOLAR_BOX_COOKER.jpg|[[Rudra Solar Energy]]
 
Image:Tra_International_parabolic_cooker.jpg|[[Tra International, Ltd.]], [[India]]
  
Image:Tra_International_parabolic_cooker.jpg|[[Tra International, Ltd.]], [[India]]
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Image:541486 10151778793612123 195974735 n - Copy.jpg|[[Sun Blaze BBQ]], [[Philippines]]
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Image:Parabolcooker.jpg|[[Vietnam Solar Serve]], [[Vietnam]]
 
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There is a wide variety of solar cookers available in the marketplace today. Some designs are easy to build yourself with inexpensive materials, and plans can be found at solar cooker plans. Cookers that are available commercially can offer convenience, and are typically constructed from durable materials. Most self-made designs will not be waterproof. Basically, cookers can be divided into three groups: Box, Panel, Parabolic. The table below lists strengths and weaknesses of the most common types. Determine which type of cooker might best suit your requirements. It is always best to buy a cooker from a local source since shipping costs can be very expensive.

Below you will find a gallery of some featured manufacturers and vendors followed by a complete list of such. To see Manufacturers and vendors by country, first choose a country.

To be added to this list, write to webmaster@solarcooking.org or follow these directions to include an article about your company.

Choosing a cooker

Panel-style cookers

  Advantages Disadvantages
General characteristics
  • Inexpensive
  • Many models are collapsible for easy transport and storage
  • Can be used to bake breads and cakes
  • Achieves lower temperatures
  • Can't fry foods
  • Cooks only 1-2 pots of food

Box-style cookers

  Advantages Disadvantages
General characteristics
  • Can cook multiple pots simultaneously
  • Can be built from many different materials
  • Can cook large quantities of food
  • Don't have to be turned to follow the sun while cooking
  • Can be used to bake breads and cakes
  • Can't fry foods
  • Simple box cookers can lack adequate reflector area.
  • The box may shade the cookpot when the sun is lower in the sky. Manufactured box cookers often have a mechanism to tilt the glazing forward, while maintaining a flat cooking tray.

Parabolic cookers

  Advantages Disadvantages
General characteristics
  • Cook as fast as a conventional electric burner
  • Can fry foods
  • More expensive than other models
  • Can blow over in the wind
  • Requires periodic realignment to the sun.
  • Bread baking requires dutch oven
  • Can damage eyes.

Solar Cookers for sale by country

North America

USA

Buy from Solar Cookers International

Box, Panel, and Parabolic solar cookers are available through Solar Cookers International, the sponsor of this wiki, from their online ordering site: Solar Cookers International Marketplace. Proceeds help fund the many projects SCI is involved with around the world promoting solar cooking and water purification. Particularly in areas facing deforestation, and where smoke inhalation from traditional wood burning stoves is a serious health problem. The available solar cookers are listed below. See their site for a complete listing of accessories.

All American Sun Oven
Sunoven

A high performance solar box cooker, the All American Sun Oven is made of durable molded fiberglass and kiln-dried hardwood for years of use. Anodized aluminum reflectors come with 15-year warranty not to rust. Reaches temperatures in the mid- to upper-300ºFs. Weighs 21 pounds and features a convenient carrying handle. Includes oven thermometer.

Product and sales information

SolSource
SolSource Solar Stove with Cookware

SolSource is a high-performance parabolic solar cooker that harnesses the energy of the sun for outdoor cooking. Perfect for your garden, balcony, backyard or rooftop, it is an innovative way to BBQ, grill, steam, bake, boil or fry. Inspired by the problem of indoor pollution from household stoves faced by rural families in China, SolSource is the first of a growing range of products from One Earth Designs.

Product and sales information

All Season Solar Cooker
All Season Solar Cooker

The key design feature of the All Season Solar Cooker is its adjustable, coordinated reflector array. Working from one of two initial orientations "summer/midday" or "winter/morning", it can focus on a solar elevation of 40º to 90º (summer) or 0º to 50º (winter). The cooker accomplishes this while maintaining a level cooking floor at all times. The advantage of the ASSC is that it can efficiently capture the earliest morning sun - starting cooking far earlier than most other designs.

Product and sales information

Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light
Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light 016

The Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light is a small, compact, inexpensive solar panel cooker made from attractively colored, durable, reflective vinyl covered panels. The Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light comes as an easily assembled kit. Because it is light weight and folds flat you can take it camping, fishing, Backpacking, to the beach or just use it at home.

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HotPot
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The HotPot is a versatile solar cooker, good for use at RV parks, on the boat, in the backyard, emergency or disaster preparedness, and regular use. Reflectors are made of polished aluminum. The 3 liter (~3 qt.) steel cooking bowl is coated with UV absorbent food grade enamel and comes with a glass lid. Panels can be easily folded for storage. Cooking temperature ranges up to 250°F (120°C).

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