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Solar cookers are drawn up by 3 teams, who received training to manufacture them. The price is 80 to 90 pesos, however, in carrying out visits to remote communities, sometimes only they are asked something symbolic for the purchase of equipment or simply gifts. |
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So far were manufactured 4,200 solar cookers. He said they have done a promotion not only in La Laguna, but in communities located in Chiapas, Hidalgo or have been sent to countries like Haiti, with good results. In brief, made a presentation of solar stoves in the region. |
So far were manufactured 4,200 solar cookers. He said they have done a promotion not only in La Laguna, but in communities located in Chiapas, Hidalgo or have been sent to countries like Haiti, with good results. In brief, made a presentation of solar stoves in the region. |
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Revision as of 03:15, 7 February 2010
Solar cooking class sponsored by Torreon Rotary Club in Torreon, Mexico by Wilfred Pimentel
Club Rotario Torreón Centenario has been promoting the use of solar cooking since 2006. The group sells solar cookers for 80-90 pesos, but when they are delivered to the communities, especially those in remote and rural areas, symbolic gifts are often accepted as payment. Dr. Irma Martinez, vice president of Club Rotario Torreón Centenario, says that each cooker has a lifespan of 4 years even though they are constructed out of cardboard. She also says that the only maintenance required of the solar cookers is to keep them clean of dirt.
Without spending a penny on the purchase of gas, the housewives of the Comarca Lagunera may prepare their food daily with the help of sunlight. The food made in solar stoves will not only be cheaper but more nutritious by reducing the quantities of oil and water in their preparation.
Dr. Irma Martinez, vice president of the Rotary Club Centennial Tower, reported that since 2006 the club has been promoting the use of solar stoves, which work with a simple technology to prepare daily soup, tamales, meat, beans, cakes and a variety of foods without using fossil fuels, only solar energy.
In a visit made to her house, the place where they produce handmade solar stoves, Martinez said that only in the region has the necessary equipment for the development of this technology.
Opening his kit which comes to arm their mobile solar stove, explained that this technology was introduced two years ago by the Rotary Club of Fresno California, who are responsible for promoting these teams throughout the Americas.
With a commercial price of 80 to 90 pesos, solar cooking not only offers the benefit of not using any fossil fuel or wood, coal, LP gas or methane, but cooking foods with little water, benefiting those communities experiencing shortages of clean water. Similarly the application of oil is minimal, says the vice president, so that food is cooked in their juices or using their own water, as is the case of eggs, where there is no need to put water in the saucepan.
Making reference to perform continuous visits to remote communities in the city and schools to publicize the advantages of using solar energy in food preparation, Martinez showed that the solar stove consists of a cardboard template that is coated with aluminum foil.
Using a large bag of polypropylene, is opened and introduces a pot, preferably black color to absorb more sunlight. Placing two wood sticks underneath the pot, but inside the bag, which promotes heat circulation without obstruction. The bag is closed with a rope, doing a double knot to keep the heat in. This process works like an oven.
By placing the stove in front of the Sun, so that the shadow of the person covering the stove and only see her head on the floor, is the right direction for installation on the floor. We recommend placing a black bag underneath the stove to attract more rays from the Sun. According to the movement of the sun, the stove is angled to continue absorbing the most direct sunlight.
The preparation of food varies not, in other words you can use your own recipe for making rice or a cake, but recalling that the amount of water or liquid usually used is reduced by half, like oil.
After an hour and a half, food will be ready, so always use a pair of gloves, since the pot with this technology can be heated over 100 degrees centigrade.
Training
Solar cookers are drawn up by 3 teams, who received training to manufacture them. The price is 80 to 90 pesos, however, in carrying out visits to remote communities, sometimes only they are asked something symbolic for the purchase of equipment or simply gifts.
Despite that are made of cardboard, Martinez said that stoves have a lifespan of 4 years, and require cleaning with a cloth to remove dust.
So far were manufactured 4,200 solar cookers. He said they have done a promotion not only in La Laguna, but in communities located in Chiapas, Hidalgo or have been sent to countries like Haiti, with good results. In brief, made a presentation of solar stoves in the region.
External links
- Cocina solar, una opción económica - El Siglo de Torreón
Contact
Dr. Irma Martinez Vacio
Tel: +52-871-720-4547
Dr. Lucero Mendez
Tel: +52-871-267-9096