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Revision as of 18:36, 21 March 2010

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Events

  • Spring 2010: Join Kevin Adair for a trip across the Dominican Republic and to the Haitian border region and even into Haiti in March 2010. This is one of the most underserved areas of the world, and you can help bring solar cooking to the place where they need it the most. See deforestation first hand, and see the programs that are working now to replace harmful traditional charcoal cooking with the delicious food of the island cooked by the sun. More information and trip reservations available here.

See also Calendar of events.

News and Recent Developments

  • Spring 2010: Travel with Kevin Adair to deliver Sun Ovens to the Dominican-Haitian Border for the International EcoTourism and Development Fair March 2010. 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.
Sun oven in Dominican Republic
  • 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 2006, and shipped its first cookers to Haiti in June. The factory was designed by solar cooking expert Jack Anderson. 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 the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Contact: Kevin Adair, Force of the Sun, 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.

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Possible funders for solar cooking projects in Dominican Republic

Resources

Possible funders for solar cooking projects in the Dominican Republic

Reports

Articles in the media

Audio and video

[[Video:Haitian Sun Ovens|400px|thumb|none|Visit the Dominican Republic and Haiti with Force of the Sun. Donate Sun Ovens to people in need.]]

Web pages

Contacts

The entities listed below are either based in Dominican Republic, or have established solar cooking projects there:

SCI Associates

NGOs

Manufacturers and vendors

Individuals

Government agencies

Educational institutions

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References


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