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*'''November 2006:''' [[Global Sun Ovens]]® — the durable box-type solar cookers developed by [[Sun Ovens International]] — are now being assembled in the [[Dominican Republic]] for use there and in Haiti, the Caribbean, and Central America. [[Kevin Adair]], owner of [[Force of the Sun]], says his company offers the ovens for sale at a significant discount to nonprofit organizations. He predicts the company will distribute 50,000 solar cookers regionally in the next three years. [[Force of the Sun]] began full production of [[Global Sun Ovens]]® in May, and shipped its first cookers to Haiti in June. The factory was designed by solar cooking expert [[Jack Anderson]] and is located in the Higuey Zona Franca Ecological in Altagracia Province. Additional space is available for rent to other nonprofits and manufacturers of ecologically sensitive products. Adair believes that by networking with other groups in the [[Dominican Republic]], he will be able to spread the solar cooking idea faster. The company offers training to nonprofits that will distribute solar cookers. [[Force of the Sun]] is seeking volunteers to teach solar cooking skills in [[Haiti]]. '''''Contact:''''' ''[[Kevin Adair]], [[Force of the Sun]], c/o Adair Performance CxA, Higuey Zona Franca #7, Higuey, [[Dominican Republic]]. E-mail: [mailto:KevAdair@aol.com KevAdair@aol.com], Web: http://www.forceofthesun.com'' |
*'''November 2006:''' [[Global Sun Ovens]]® — the durable box-type solar cookers developed by [[Sun Ovens International]] — are now being assembled in the [[Dominican Republic]] for use there and in Haiti, the Caribbean, and Central America. [[Kevin Adair]], owner of [[Force of the Sun]], says his company offers the ovens for sale at a significant discount to nonprofit organizations. He predicts the company will distribute 50,000 solar cookers regionally in the next three years. [[Force of the Sun]] began full production of [[Global Sun Ovens]]® in May, and shipped its first cookers to Haiti in June. The factory was designed by solar cooking expert [[Jack Anderson]] and is located in the Higuey Zona Franca Ecological in Altagracia Province. Additional space is available for rent to other nonprofits and manufacturers of ecologically sensitive products. Adair believes that by networking with other groups in the [[Dominican Republic]], he will be able to spread the solar cooking idea faster. The company offers training to nonprofits that will distribute solar cookers. [[Force of the Sun]] is seeking volunteers to teach solar cooking skills in [[Haiti]]. '''''Contact:''''' ''[[Kevin Adair]], [[Force of the Sun]], c/o Adair Performance CxA, Higuey Zona Franca #7, Higuey, [[Dominican Republic]]. E-mail: [mailto:KevAdair@aol.com KevAdair@aol.com], Web: http://www.forceofthesun.com'' |
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News and Recent Developments
- Fall 2009: Travel with Kevin Adair to deliver Sun Ovens to the Dominican-Haitian Border for the International EcoTourism Fair November 2009. Visit http://www.elFuegodelSol.com to learn how to buy a Sun Oven for a Dominican or Haitian family & Buy a Sun Oven of your own.
- November 2006: Global Sun Ovens® — the durable box-type solar cookers developed by Sun Ovens International — are now being assembled in the Dominican Republic for use there and in Haiti, the Caribbean, and Central America. Kevin Adair, owner of Force of the Sun, says his company offers the ovens for sale at a significant discount to nonprofit organizations. He predicts the company will distribute 50,000 solar cookers regionally in the next three years. Force of the Sun began full production of Global Sun Ovens® in May, and shipped its first cookers to Haiti in June. The factory was designed by solar cooking expert Jack Anderson and is located in the Higuey Zona Franca Ecological in Altagracia Province. Additional space is available for rent to other nonprofits and manufacturers of ecologically sensitive products. Adair believes that by networking with other groups in the Dominican Republic, he will be able to spread the solar cooking idea faster. The company offers training to nonprofits that will distribute solar cookers. Force of the Sun is seeking volunteers to teach solar cooking skills in Haiti. Contact: Kevin Adair, Force of the Sun, c/o Adair Performance CxA, Higuey Zona Franca #7, Higuey, Dominican Republic. E-mail: KevAdair@aol.com, Web: http://www.forceofthesun.com
The History of Solar Cooking in the Dominican Republic
For some years, Sophie Jakowska, an associate of the World Conservation Union, has demonstrated the use of solar cookers, in connection with children's exhibits at a new national park. The cookers generated much enthusiasm. Another individual has created a small organization, Estufas Solares Dominicanas, in several towns, with the purpose of demonstrating and promoting cookers. No large-scale project in the nation has been reported.
Climate, Culture, and Special Considerations
Solar Cookers International has rated Dominican Republic as the #24 country in the world in terms of solar cooking potential (See: The 25 countries with the most solar cooking potential). The estimated number of people in Dominican Republic with fuel scarcity but ample sun in 2020 is 1,700,000.
See also:
Documents
Reports
Articles in the media
Audio and video
| February 2008: Dominican TV demonstrates the Cocina Solar Portátil |
Web pages
Contacts
The entities listed below are either based in Dominican Republic, or have established solar cooking projects there:
SCI Associates
- Main article: Solar Cookers International Association
NGOs
Manufacturers and vendors
Individuals
Government agencies
Educational institutions
See also
References