Manufacturers and vendors

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]].

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.

==Choosing a cooker==

===<span style="font-size:13pt;font-weight:normal">[[Panel cookers|Panel-style cookers]]</span>===

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* Inexpensive

* Many models are collapsible for easy transport and storage

* Can be used to bake breads and cakes

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* Achieves lower temperatures

* Can't fry foods

* Cooks only 1-2 pots of food

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===<span style="font-size:13pt;font-weight:normal">[[Box cookers|Box-style cookers]]</span>===

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* 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

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* 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.

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===<span style="font-size:13pt;font-weight:normal">[[Parabolic cookers]]</span>===

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* Cook as fast as a conventional electric burner

* Can fry foods

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* 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.

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==Solar Cookers for sale by country==

===North America===

====USA====

====='''Buy from [http://solarcookers.org Solar Cookers International]'''=====

[[: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.

======'''[[CooKit]]'''======

[[Image:CooKit.jpg|200px|left]]

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).

[http://shop.solarcookers.org/?pn=CooKit&cn=Cookers&p=621&c=27 Product and sales information]

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======'''[[Global Sun Oven]]'''======

[[Image:Sunoven.jpg|left|200px]]

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.

[http://shop.solarcookers.org/?pn=Global+Sun+Oven&cn=Cookers&p=624&c=27 Product and sales information]

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======'''[[SOS Sport]]'''======

[[Image:Sport_solar_oven.jpg|left|200px]]

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).

[http://shop.solarcookers.org/?pn=SOS+Sport&cn=Cookers&p=623&c=27 Product and sales information]

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=====Other USA manufacturers and vendors=====

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Image:Sunoven.jpg|The Sun Oven|link=Sun Oven|linktext=Sun Ovens International

Image:Sport solar oven.jpg|The Sport|link=Sport|linktext=Solar Oven Society

Image:Copenhagen_Solar_Cooker_Light_016-2.jpg||link=Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light|linktext=Copenhagen Solar Cooker Light

Image:Molly Baker Solar Oven.jpg||link=Molly Baker Solar Oven|linktext=Molly Baker Solar Oven

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====Canada====

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*[[IDCOOK / SUNITED GROUP (english version)|IDCOOK / SUNITED GROUP]]

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*[[IDCOOK / SUNITED GROUP (english version)|IDCOOK / SUNITED GROUP]]

===Asia===

====China====

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Image:Sangli1.jpg|[[Sangli Solar Energy]], [[China]]

Image:Tianjin_solar_cooker.jpg|[[ Tianjin Lituo Imp & Emp Co.Ltd]], [[China]]

Image:BS-M1 cooker1.jpg|[[Bigstone Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd.]], [[China]]

Image:Taida_New_Energy_parabolic_tracking_cooker.jpg|[[Taida New Energy Equipments Co., Ltd]], [[China]]

Image:Solar_Oven_PSO-30.jpg|[[Lingding New Energy Co., Ltd]], [[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:SolSource cooker, 6-13.jpg|[[SolSource]], [[China]]

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====India====

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Image:Wpaqhd29.jpg|[[Sun Shine Energy]], [[India]]

Image: Wpiob468.jpg|[[Sun Shine Energy]], [[India]]

Image:Fair_Fabricators_small.jpg|[[Fair Fabricators]], [[India]]

Image:Tulsi.jpg|[[Rohitas Electronics]], [[India]]

Image:PrinceIndia.jpg|[[Prince India]], [[India]]

Image:Tinytech_Plants.jpg|[[Tinytech Plants]], [[India]]

Image:FUTEK-1.jpg|[[FUTEK]], [[India]]

Image:RUDRA_SOLAR_BOX_COOKER.jpg|[[Rudra Solar Energy]]

Image:Tra_International_parabolic_cooker.jpg|[[Tra International, Ltd.]], [[India]]

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====Philippines====

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Image:541486 10151778793612123 195974735 n - Copy.jpg|[[Sun Blaze BBQ]], [[Philippines]]

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====Vietnam====

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Image:Parabolcooker.jpg|[[Vietnam Solar Serve]], [[Vietnam]]

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===Australia===

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Image:Solar_bbq.jpg|[[Solar BBQ]], [[Australia]]

Image:Three_ovens.jpg|[[Jura Sol]], [[Australia]]

Image:Sola-kooka-low small-f.jpg|[[Sola Kooka]], [[Australia]]

Image:Solar_Steamer_2.jpg|[[Solar Steamer]], [[Australia]]

Image:Sun_Oven_Solar_Cooker_in_Australia.gif|[[BonzaBuy! - Sun Ovens and Solar Cookers in Australia]] [[Australia]]

Image:Solar_Steamer_2.jpg|[[Sun2Steam]], [[Australia]]

Image:Sun_Cook.jpg|[[Pro Quip International]], [[Australia]]

Image:CooKit.jpg|[[Motta Australia]], [[Australia]]

Image:Sun_Cook.jpg|[[Sun Cooking Australia]], [[Australia]]

Image:DSC02418_edited.jpg|[[Noel Bourke]], [[Australia]]

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===Europe===

====Belgium====

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Image:SolarCooker_Eco3_design_photo,_8-11.jpg|[[Solar Cooking NV]], [[Belgium]]

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====Cyprus====

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Image:Diamond Solar Cooker photo 1.jpg|[[Re-newcy]], [[Cyprus]]

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====France====

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Image:LLprem14_mit_Topf.jpg|[[Sun and Ice]], [[Germany]]

Image:Lazola.jpg|[[Lazola-Initiative]], [[Germany]]

Image:Sk-models_.jpg|[[EG-Solar]], [[Germany]]

Image:Pfeiffer_.jpg|[[Family Ehl]], [[Germany]]

Image:K-DSCF3233.JPG|[[ULOG Freiburg]], [[Germany]], [http://www.solarfood.de link]

Image:Titel.gif|[[Mueller Solartechnik]], [[Germany]]

Image:Watercone1.gif|[[Wisser Verpackungen GmbH]], [[Germany]]

Image:Espressolar.jpg|[[Sunsational Cookers Limited]], [[Germany]]

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====Italy====

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====Portugal====

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Image:Suncook1.jpg|[[SunOK]], [[Portugal]]

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====Spain====

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Image:ico-ge.JPG|[[Generador-Electrico.com]], [[Spain]]

[http://generador-electrico.com/hornos_solares.html (order)]

Image:B0001338.jpg|[[Terra.org Ecología práctica]], [[Spain]]

[http://www.terra.org/html/s/producto/index.html#coci (order)]

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====Switzerland====

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Image:SK14c.jpg|[[Centre Neuchâtelois de cuisine solaire]], [[Switzerland]]

Image:ULOG-light_.jpg|[[Centre Neuchâtelois de cuisine solaire]], [[Switzerland]]

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====UK====

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Image:Solar-energy-limited_s.jpg|[[Solar Energy Limited]], [[UK]]

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===Africa===

====Kenya====

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Image:Altener Scheffler reflector 2005.jpg|[[AltEner Solar Limited]], [[Kenya]]

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====South Africa====

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Image:Lazola double width box cooker.jpg|[[Lazola-Initiative]], [[South Africa]]

Image:Olympus Flower solar cookers.jpg|[[Olympus Flower]], [[South Africa]]

Image:Sun Ray Cooker.jpg|[[Sun Ray Cooker]], [[South Africa]]

Suncatcher small.jpg|[[AFRECA]], [[South Africa]]

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====Tanzania====

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====Uganda====

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Image:Sunoven.jpg|[[Sun Ovens International]], [[Uganda]]

Image:Disabled Technicians of Uganda July 2009b..jpg|[[Disabled Technicians of Uganda]], [[Uganda]]

Image:Sunoven.jpg|[[UltraTech]], [[Uganda]]

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===Other continents and countries not featured above===

*[[:Category:Countries_involved_in_solar_cooking|See manufacturers and vendors for other countries]]

==See also==

*[[Wholesale price ranges for various solar cookers]]

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