Past events (Countries A-F)

Argentina

October 11-13, 2013: (Junin) The Permaculture Argentine Meeting this year aims to disseminate, exchange, share, teach, learn about permaculture projects, sustainability, transition, diversity of use of alternative energies, and essentially bring the principles to daily life. There are planned conferences, workshops and permaculture practices, with facilitators coming from across the country. Accommodations will be camping in the park. The event is open to the public. Registration information (en español)...
Thursday, June 10, 2010: (Puerto Madero) The Director of EcoAndina, Silvia Rojo, will speak on solar towns at Madero Mystic at Azucena Villaflor and Olga Cossettini in Puerto Madero at 9 a.m.
November 7: El Programa Argentina Sustentable y la Mesa de Consenso y Gestión del Parque Federal invitan a participar de la jornada Santa Fe Solar 09, a realizarse el día sábado 7 de noviembre a partir de las 10. en el CAMCO (Ciclovía I, a la altura del 4300 de calle Pedro Vittori) de la ciudad de Santa Fe. La jornada consistirá en exposiciones prácticas del funcionamiento de distintos equipos de la energía solar: colectores, calefones, cocinas y hornos solares. Además, habrá charlas explicativas y demostraciones de cocineros que elaboran sus productos en cocinas solares y se realizará el lanzamiento de la propuesta de Ordenanza Solar para la ciudad de Santa Fe. La finalidad de esta actividad es difundir las distintas tecnologías de aprovechamiento de la energía solar entre el público, permitiendo su interacción y familiarización con dichas herramientas. Esta jornada se basa en la promoción del uso de estas fuentes como alternativas al modelo energético actual, centrado en explotaciones hidrocarburíferas y nucleares, mineras de todo tipo y construcción de grandes represas, generando fuertes impactos locales, regionales y globales, como el del Cambio Climático.

Algeria

16-18 April 2018 (Tiemcen) - The Research-2-Practice Forum 2018: Energy, Water Security and Climate Change in Africa will be meeting at the Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES) in Tiemcen. Additional support from the German Government and in cooperation with a consortium of German universities (UNU-EHS, ZEF and ITT) led by UNU-EHS and the University Abou Bekr Belkaid in Tlemcen are jointly organizing the forum. The focus of the forum will be to promote and support applied and practice-oriented research and strategic partnerships in renewable energy, water and climate security in Africa. Information & submission guidelines, (due by 8 January 2018)

Armenia

5-7 August 2016: Spitak Solar Cooking Festival - Guests will be able to stay for free at the Center in Spitak (donation are appreciated). The guests will need to pay for their own food. Spitak is 100 km. North of the capital Yerevan. Bus transport is available. For more information write vaskenconsulting@aol.com.

July and August 2012: Volunteer in Armenia. You are invited to come to; Spitak, Armenia as a Volunteer to help in a Summer Camp coordinated by the, International Volunteer Cultural Centre (IVCC) a non-profit organization. The candidate, he or she must be 18 years or older, preferred experience in education, languages, sports, and medical. Minimum working period 2 weeks. Lodging is provided (free Room). International coordinator: Mr. Vasken Melkonian, (France) Tel. + 33— 637 14 86 43. In Armenia: Professor, Vahan Hamazaspyan + 34- 93 35 95 53 Email: vaskenconsulting@aol.com

Sunday, July 15, 2012 (Spitak) The International Volunteer Cultural Centre (IVCC) is sponsoring the 'Solar Food Cooking Contest'. Please join local students and scientists who have created their own solar cookers and other ecological inventions. Bring your solar cooker, inventions, and be welcome to stay at the centre free of charge for up to three nights. To receive more details and travel information, please contact in Armenia: Professor Vahan Hamazaspyan Tel: + 374 - 93 35 95 53, International Coordinator: Mr. V. Melkonian Tel: + 33 - 6 37 14 86 43 vaskenconsulting@aol.com

Australia

6-10 February 2022 (Perth): World Renewable Energy Congress XXI - Hosted by Murdoch University, The conference will focus on finding 'A Pathway to Economic Recovery and Climate Mitigation'. With a broad agenda, conference organizers are requesting proposals for presentation, and have acknowledged solar cooking to be a viable technology to help achieve the stated objectives. They encourage solar cooking organizations to submit proposals. More information...

Sunday, March 2, 2014: (Penguin, Tasmania) Join Philip Nicholas as he shares his solar cooking expertise at a demonstration event to be held at the RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward Street beginning at 11:00 a.m. He has been able to cook a variety of foods with his simple panel solar cooker. The event is free. More information...
Sunday, February 2nd, 2014: (Wallsend) Newcastle-based Sun Cooking Australia is holding a free solar-cooking workshop, which will include sampling of food cooked in a solar oven. The workshop will take place at 3 Lewis Street, Wallsend, from noon to 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 8, 2013: (New Castle) Celestino Ruivo, solar cooking enthusiast and designer, will be delivering a presentation on the “Potencialities of Solar cooking in Australia” at the University of New Castle. Solar food at 10:30 a.m., and the lecture at 11 a.m., in the IDC Building. He will review some real examples of other regions of the world, namely in Chile and in India, the integration of a solar cooking process in canteens of schools and companies as well as in restaurants seems to be an attractive strategy towards the rational and sustainable use of energy. More information...
Saturday, February 25, 2012: (Felixstow) The Felixstow Community Group of Sustainable Communities SA will present a demonstration using the power of the sun to cook food with a home-made Solar Cooker (weather permitting) from 11 a.m. - 3p.m. at Linear Park. Learn how to use the Solar Cooker and get the free pattern available to make your own solar cooker using cardboard and aluminum foil. Pattern provided by Ashley Campbell. Felixstow is just outside of Adelaide. More Information...
Sunday, June 5, 2011: (Sunshine Coast, Queensland) the Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival which is expected to attract over 5,000 to the University of the Sunshine Coast. This vibrant one-day festival focuses on acting as a catalyst for effective and sustainable change with some great family fun thrown in on the side. Said to be one of Australia's longest running environmental events, it is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. The many events will include a solar cooking demonstration. More Information...
Thursday, April 21st, 2011: (Brisbane) This hands on workshop covers different solar cooker designs and how to use them. Make a simple cooker to take home. Suitable for 50+ and grandchildren. Sponsored by Gold n' Kids. 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at Northey Street City Farm, Northey St, Windsor. Registration required. More information...
Saturday, February 26, 2011: (Gateshead) A free demonstration of the Sun Cook solar oven will held at the home of Tom and Margaret Toogood, 22 Bean Street, at 10 a.m. More Information...
Saturday, February 26, 2011: (Hindmarsh) The 2011 UN Year of the Forest conference at the Education Development Center is planned to bolster efforts that promote sustainable management, conservation, and development of forests worldwide. Educators of R-12 are encouraged to attend. Workshops on various topics are being held throughout the weekend, including a 1:45 p.m. workshop by Michael Coggins addressing collecting wood for fuel as a major cause of deforestation. A summary of various international solar cooking efforts helping to stem the loss of more forested land will be presented. More Information...
Saturday, November 13, 2010: (Windsor) Northey Street City Farm is having an all day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., session featuring solar cooking. See different designs and materials for solar cookers. Make your own cooker and take it home with you. More Information...
Sunday , October 31, 2010: (Woy Woy) Woytopia festival being held on the NSW Central Coast. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Woy Woy South Public School. Featuring a full program of green activities, Woytopia includes talks on solar power, energy saving, climate change and sustainable home design, and workshops on beekeeping, worm farms, keeping chickens, no-dig gardening, starting to grow your own veggies, as well as a selection of short film documentaries on green themes. There will be a “Bike Zone” with bike repair workshops and electric bikes demonstrations and, weather permitting, a Solar Oven demonstration by local school students. More Information...
Wednesday, July 7, 2010: (Brisbane) Learn to cook using the sun's power and build a solar cooker that really works at the Northey St. City Farm. This is part of the Brisbane City Council Chillout Program, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. More Information...
Saturday, July 3, 2010: (Henley) Build your own Solar Oven, Free Workshop 11 a.m. at Fulham Gardens Primary School. More Information...
Saturday, June 5, 2010: (Bellingen) Come along and celebrate the sustainable living Energy Festival at the Bellingen Showground (World Environment Day). Transition Bellingen will be running re-skilling workshops on the medicinal uses of local plants and simple solar oven design. There will also be demonstrations of vegetarian cooking, and workshops on Deep Ecology and DIY electric bikes. More Information...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010: (Sydney) The next Alternative Energy Association meeting will feature Nevin Sweeney speaking on the topic of “Cooking with the Sun – A Homebrew Experience”. Fifteen years ago, Nevin Sweeney became interested in cooking food with the power of the sun alone and soon built a working solar oven. From there he developed others, including a complex parabolic reflecting cooker and a homebrew cooker called the Nelpa. Time: 6pm to 8pm. More Information...
August 23, 2009: Cassie McMahon will be holding a workshop at the Leichhardt Community Centre on August 23. “These cookers are made from recyclable materials and are cheap, and easy for people to make," says McMahon. With a cover charge of $15 dollars to cover the cost of the materials, participants will come out of the workshop with brand new ovens and some solar cooking hints. For more information, click here.

April 26, 2009: Free concert to launch Greenfest 2009 Program at Brisbane City Councils Community Fair. When: 10:00am to 1pm. Where: Perrin Park, Josling St, Taringa Free plants and sustainability exhibitors as part of BCC Community Fair Exhibitors from Greenfest’s lineup of over 200 exhibitors including: Local inventors with a claimed 20% efficiency gain for combustion engines via new retro fit mechanics / Local innovator with world’s first air to water machine, produces 12 liters of water per day from one solar panel / Greencross and the extreme weather heroes / Australian Certified Organic / Peppermint eco fashion magazine / Solar cooking with solar BBQ’s / Electric scooters with Ecomotion Fair trade and upcycled goods with Siham Craft Link / Community farming with Food Connect / Bauer’s organic farm / Sustainable Insight eco-bookstore / Greenfest team with free hats, CDs and program launch for 2009 and share the letter from Achim Steiner (UN) congratulating Brisbane on the initiative.

August 23, 2008: Learn to make and cook in your own solar oven out of recycled and new materials, including bits from old solar hot water systems. http://ee4s-ca.blogspot.com/2008/07/making-solar-ovens-out-of-old-hot-water.html

September 20, 2008: Alice Springs, located in central Australia, will host its second annual Solar Oven Bakeoff on September 20, 2008, as part of the Alice Desert Festival at the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. All are welcome to join in the fun and compete for the Green Spoon Trophy. Oven design and use of local bush foods are two of the award categories. Last year’s recipes included an Australian Quandong dish and a cacciatore. Respected food writer and cook Stephanie Alexander is among the judges. Alice Springs has on average 300 sunny days per year, and recently became one of five communities participating in the government’s Solar Cities program. Contact: Kat Taylor, project manager, Desert Knowledge Australia COOLmob, Arid Lands Environment Centre, PO Box 2796, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0871, Australia. E-mail: dka.coolmob@coolmob.org, Web: http://www.dkacoolmob.org

Austria

10-11 June 2022: Solartagung & 30 Jahre INTERSOL Conference (Salzburg) - Schwerpunkt Solarenergie & Biolandbau mit besonderem Blick auf die Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Kooperationspartner:innen im Süden und Norden

5-7 April 2022: ISEC (Graz) - The 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference 2022 will be taking place in Graz, Austria. It will be a forum for innovative ideas in the areas of renewable energy systems and resource efficiency. The conference is intended to clarify issues and offer direction for research, industry and energy policy. Conference information...

Thursday, September 27, 2012: (Vienna) There will be a solar cooking demonstration with a parabolic solar cooker at Perfektastraße 83, 1230 Wien, at 14 p.m.

September 1-2, 2012: (Wien) Cooking demonstration with a parabolic solar cooker: SOLAR COOKING on the Volksstimmefest, Jesuitenwiese im Prater. Anmeldung unter: schmihe@gmx.at

Friday, July 13, 2012: (Schönbach im Waldviertel) Come to a solar cooking demonstration with a parabolic solar cooker. For more information contact: schmihe@gmx.at

Belgium

June 14-16, 2016: (Brussels): Sustainable Energy Week has been organized by the European Commission to debate new policy developments, best practices and sustainable energy ideas, while networking events to forge alliances. Awards will be given for outstanding projects. The event will be held in the Schuman District. More information...

Brazil

22-24 June 2022 (Marabá-PA): ENSUS 2022 - ENSUS is a national event, with international coverage and participation, which aims to promote knowledge aimed at sustainability applied in engineering, architecture and urbanism, design and related areas. It will include online events as as well as in-person participation. The conference will be in Portuguese. More information...
8-12 May 2019 (Florianopolis): ENSUS 2019 - VII Encontro de Sustentabilidade em Projeto
12-15 September 2017: (São Paulo) The CONGRESS CIAR-CONBRAVA 2017 convenes. Contact cruivo@ualg.pt and ahneto@usp.br for additional information. CIAR-CONBRAVA 2017 -

11 September 2017, Friday: (São Paulo) The 1st Ibero-American Meeting of Solar Energy Applied to Food Processing (EnSolAPA) will take place at ABRAVA, Rio Branco Avenue, 1492 - Campos Elíseos. The group stresses the importance for regions with high potential for solar radiation, to be able to take advantage of the latest developments in solar food processing. Speakers have beed scheduled, but there is still presentation time available. If interested, a single page abstract can be submitted to the organizing committee (cruivo@ualg.pt and ahneto@usp.br) by 5 August 2017. Presentations will be in Portuguese or Castilian. There is no charge for attending the presentations, but registering with the organizing committee is required by 15 August 2017. Contact cruivo@ualg.pt and ahneto@usp.br for additional information.

April 14-16, 2016: (Piracicaba-SP) There will be a free sustainability event at the Marquis House covering municipal and corporate sustainability, social technologies, and sustainable buildings. More information...

Monday, September 21, 2015: (São Paulo) Professor Celestino Ruivo will be giving a lecture on the potential for solar cooking, and a demonstration on building a low-cost solar cooker at USP-Poly. The event will begin at 9:15 a.m. and end with a solar tasting event at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Prof. Ruivo.
September 18-21, 2012 (São Paulo) The IV Brazilian Solar Energy Congress (IV CBENS) and V ISES Latin American Conference (V ISES-CLA) have combined resources to sponsor a conference on the current and potential uses of solar energy. This will include both thermal and photovoltaic applications. Scientific papers will be presented, fostering an exchange of information and experiences between researchers, professionals, and students interested in the development of solar energy strategies. Papers are still being accepted for consideration if received before April 15, 2012. More Information...

June 19, 2008: II Concurso SABOR SOLAR, Público-alvo: Todos os utilizadores de fornos solares, Das 9:30 às 15:30h, Local: Ecoteca de Olhão, Inscrições: Entrega das receitas até 12 de Junho. http://www.ecotecadeolhao.blogspot.com

Burundi

ALERT-International aid organization seeks solar cooker proposal for bakery in Burundi by February 28, 2014 - The global relief organization R20-Regions of Climate Action has organized a solar bakery project in Rutegama, Burundi. Currently the bakery, in operation since 2006, has relied on wood-fired ovens, with the wood needing to be gathered by the women working at the bakery. They are soliciting proposals from tenders interested in providing three institutional solar ovens required to convert the bakery to solar. The ovens must be limited to three meters(a little under 10 ft.) in height, and if carried, weighing no more than 10 kg (22 lbs.). Update: new deadline of offers to be submitted by Friday 28th February 2014. Interested parties will find more information here: Invitation to Tender For Solar Bakery Project, Burundi. The scale of the project may be rather small, but the funding and implementation is coming from world leaders in the field of economic and environmental relief.

Bolivia

15-16 October 2016: (La Paz) Inti Illimani is offering a two-day workshop covering the construction and use of solar cookers in the Sopocachi neighborhood of La Paz. A discount will be available for registering by October 12th. More information at: asociación.intiillimani@gmail.com

March 5-7, 2007: "Stoves for a Better Life" seminar to be held in La Paz, Bolivia on 5-7 March, 2007. Integrated cooking methods, including solar cookers and improved biomass stoves, will be highlighted. The draft program is available for download in Spanish and English.

Cambodia

March 18-22, 2013: (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves is sponsoring the Clean Cooking Forum 2013, to be held in Cambodia. As with the five Biennial Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Forums, this will be an excellent opportunity for the household energy community to come together and share what is working around the world, what is causing it to work, and what we can do more of, better, or differently. This will an important event for solar cooking promoters to attend, share information, and show unity in a common mission. Julie Greene, the Executive Director of Solar Cookers International, will be attending and acting as representative for the Solar Cookers World Network. She has offered to any Network member wishing to address a particular concern, but unable to attend, to please contact her to pass along a discussion topic. Registration information...

Canada

July - August 2019 (Powell River, B.C.): Solar cooking demonstration - The PREP Society’s Community Resource Centre, located at 4752 Joyce Ave., will have a solar cooking display taking place at the centre from 12p.m. to 3p.m., four days per week. More information...

2012 (Nationwide) Teachers, it’s time to register for re-energy.ca’s 2011/12 Solar Oven Challenge. Students build, test, and bake with solar ovens using the construction plans provided at re-energy.ca, or using plans of their own design. You submit photos and descriptions of their creations, and in June, prizes are awarded to the class or group with the best submissions. Open to all Canadians, participants have ranged from grades 3 to 12, and from science classes to environmental clubs. To see past winners and submissions and to learn more about GreenLearning’s Solar Oven Challenge, visit the re-energy.ca website. If you’re not in Canada, the activity itself is still interesting and can be used – it’s only the contest that is restricted. Submission deadline with projects has been extended to June 8th, 2012. Classes and other groups participating in our annual Solar Oven Challenge can collaborate with one another at COOL 2.0. On the COOL 2.0 website, teachers can do it all: find the solar oven resources, pose questions to one another, discuss their class projects, and share project stories and photos. Solar Challenge registration information

Sunday, August 19, 2012: (Halton Hills, Ontario) The Great Solar Cook-Off Contest is taking place at the Willow Park Ecology Centre (WPEC) from 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. This year the centre is encouraging groups (families, friends, co-workers etc.) to create their own solar cooking device and enter it in the cooking challenge. You can create your own model, or you can check out the WPEC website for links for easy and cost-effective suggestions. It is important to note that you need to build your solar cooker before the event as the challenge requires you to cook something in it. If you are interested in signing up for the Solar Cook-Off Challenge, register as soon as possible online. More information...

Monday, June 25, 2012: (Toronto) Come and make your own solar oven with the Fourth Pig Worker Co-op! Solar cooking is a great way to cook good food, save energy and not heat up your house in the summer time or use all year round when the sun is out! Solar cooked food just tastes better too. Bring a cardboard box (20" square is a good size) if you can, one box will make two ovens. Kids and families welcome (adult supervision required for children). We will provide the other materials and help you make your own solar oven that you can take home and start using right away. We will also provide tips on solar cooking and share some recipes. If the sun is shining we will do some solar cooking too! 1 - 5 p.m. at Sorauren Park, Sorauren & Wabash Avenues. RSVP ezra@westendfood.coop More information...

Saturday, May 5, 2012,: (Bloomfield, Ontario) Solar oven construction workshop with Brooke Gilmour, Renewable Energy Coordinator for Transition Prince Edward County, Ontario. To be held at the Bloomfield Town Hall, 289 Main St. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required, after which you will get information on what materials you'll need to bring to make your own solar oven. More Information...

Saturday, September 24, 2011: (Wolfe Island, Ontario) Share information and educate about new energy in a fun and active way for the whole family to enjoy. This event is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the great sustainability initiatives that are going on right in your backyard. There will be music, children’s art activities, kite flying, solar oven building, a business showcase, free lunch and information on new energy. All events will take place beginning at 10 a.m. in and around the Community Center in Marysville, Wolfe Island. Participants are encouraged to walk or ride a bike and Cycle Kingston will be there to supervise the bike parking area. This event is presented by the New Energy Project and is free for the whole family. More Information...
July 9-10, 2011: (Sudbury, Ontario) Seven youth, ages 14-18, from Big Brothers Big Sisters will share what they know about climate change through drama, dance and song at Northern Lights Festival Boreal this weekend. They will use a solar powered microphone at the Children’s Tent, and if the sun is shining, they will cook food in a solar oven in their education tent in Greenville. Their demonstrations are happening throughout the festival, being held at Bell Park. More Information...
June 3, 2011: Registration is now open for the 2010/11 Solar Oven Challenge. GreenLearning Canada hosts this popular renewable energy challenge for Canadian classes every year. Students build, test and bake with solar ovens using the solar oven construction plan provided at re-energy.ca , or using plans of their own design. In the past, participants have ranged from grade 3 through to grade 12, and from science classes to environmental clubs. The Solar Oven Challenge is open to all Canadian students. Teachers, register your class by sending an email with your name, school, grade, address, and phone number to Kathy Worobec at GreenLearning Canada. Email us photos and descriptions of your creations by June 3, 2011 to be eligible. More Information...
Saturday, June 12, 2010: (Toronto) Strawberries and Asparagus Festival - Organizer Chris Chopik is calling for partners, volunteers, entertainers and of course attendees for Toronto's 4th annual Strawberries and Asparagus Festival. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 at the Children's Garden in Cedarvale Park, not far northwest of St. Clair and Bathurst (and close to the Green Barns!). It will include free food, music, solar cooking, green gardening, children's activities, a Yoga and Zen Zone, and the Inorganic Market, which collects e-waste and teaches about e-waste diversion. More Information...
Saturday, May 29, 2010: (Vancouver) Join the Society for Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) at the Sustainability Demonstration center, located at 2150 Maple Street, for a fun family day of solar activities. SPEC is hopeful that BC Solar Days will encourage more people to visit our building to learn how to reduce their energy foot print and strive towards achieving sustainable cities. Events will include a solar oven construction demonstration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More Information...
Friday, May 28, 2010: (Invermere) from 10am to 2pm, the Community Greenhouse at David Thompson Secondary School will be the venue for a solar open house, conducted by Bill Swann and Dale Wilker, where the public and students will tour the solar hot water and PV systems and even get to see a cookie-baking demo in a solar oven.
June 1, 2008: A fundraising event called “Christmas in June for Darfur” is being held at the Unitarian Church of Montreal 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday June 1 to benefit Darfuri women refugees, Save Darfur Canada has announced. The church is located at 5035 De Maisonneuve West. The funds will be raised through the sale of gift cards to buy solar cookers at $15 each. Refugees use solar cookers to convert sunlight to heat for the cooking of food and purifying of water. For more information on this event, call Mary-Louise Engels at 514-487-2665, or mlengels@sympatico.ca. For more information on the work providing Darfur refugees with solar cookers, see Jewish World Watch.

Cuba

April 19 - 29, 2012: (Havana) Eco Cuba Exchange and Solar Energy International are offering you an opportunity to study renewable energy/energy efficiency policy and programs in Cuba. This year you may choose to participate in the entire program involving policy meetings and installation site visits in Havana City, Pinar del Rio and Santiago de Cuba, as well as the Tenth International CUBA SOLAR Conference in Santiago de Cuba. Or you may choose to participate only in the research tour of Havana and Pinar del Rio. More Information...

March 8-15, 2009:' Renewable Energy & Energy Education Tour of Cuba! Join SEI and Global Exchange on a renewable energy delegation to Cuba. Cuba's high priority on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy education have led the World Wildlife Fund to declare Cuba the only country in the world to achieve sustainable development due to their high development level and low ecological footprint. In this Renewable Energy and Energy Education Tour of Cuba we will meet with energy representatives from NGO's, the government, and educational institutions. We'll visit renewable energy sites, and see first hand how Cuba has become a model of sustainable energy development. For more information contact Laurie at SEI: 970-963-8855 or laurie@solarenergy.org. To register contact Leslie at Global Exchange: 415-255-7296 or leslie@globalexchange.org

10-12 November 2016: (Qingdao) The Solar Energy Forum-2016 is the first to take place in China. Organizers hope to have over 100 oral presentations in the field of solar energy. Those interested in presenting about solar cooking will be included in Session 4- Smart Solar Applications and Services, and should not delay in contacting organizers. The forum is intended to provide a platform for professionals around the world to exchange state-of-the-art research and development and identify research needs and opportunities in this emerging field. More information...==China==

September 18– 21, 2007: ISES Solar World Congress 2007 (SWC2007) in Beijing, China, under auspices of International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and hosted by Chinese Solar Energy Society (CSES).

Colombia

22 Septiembre 2018 (Bogotá): Taller Práctico de Energía Solar Fotovoltaica - Solar Térmica - No se pueden perder esta oportunidad de PRÁCTICAS REALES. Apoyado por Colombia Construye/Tienda Solar. Inscripciones: 3003600332 - Correos: faecolombia@gmail.com y coordfaetec@gmail.com
November 18-23, 2013: (Bogota) Escuela Colombiana de Carreras Industriales, ECCI Technologia, will offer a course ranging from solar energy contextualization within the integrated environmental field renewables such as wind, biomass, thermal, biogas, geothermal, etc.. up to practice physical configuration and assembly of all the elements of a real solar plant. The objective is to provide the basic tools of design and calculation to be applied to implement energy solutions based on solar photovoltaic technologies. More information...

Costa Rica

April 17 - May 1, 2016: (Mastatal, Puriscal) Rancho Mastatal is an environmental learning center and lodge located along the edge of the last remaining virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s Puriscal County. The center will be hosting this two-week workshop to promote forest conservation and living harmoniously in this pristine environment. Alternative cooking technologies: methane bio-digesters, rocket and bio-char stoves, cob, and yes, solar ovens will be one of topics covered in the course. Registration information...

Monday, April 16, 2012: (Santa Cruz) The Festival of the Sun will take place at the Parque y Casa de la Cultura from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The topics of the festival will focus on solar energy and community ecology. There will also be tasty food to enjoy prepared with solar cookers. There will be solar cooking demonstrations, and a general celebration of the gifts available through solar energy. Contact Jaime García, Área de Agricultura y Ambiente del Centro de Educación Ambiental, Universidad Estatal a Distancia - UNED, Tel. 2527-2251, 2224-6849, biodiversidadcr@gmail.com for additional information.

March 10 - 18, 2012: (San Jose) Solar Energy International is offering a hands-on one week training program, for individuals interested in learning about energy efficiency for Central America. A variety of topics will be covered, including working with Sol Verde to build and use solar cookers. More Information...

July 21-24 (21 al 24 de Julio): Felicito por su interes en Energia Solar. Tengo al placer de informar que Una vez mas, vamos organizar un Seminario/ Taller sobre Las Aplicaciones Pracicas de Energia Solar del 21 al 24 de Julio del 2009, en la Universidad Nacional. En el caso quiere aprender mas, le adjunto algunos detalles y la hoja de inscripcion. Más información
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Jan. 31 - Feb. 9, 2009: Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This is an overview workshop of solar energy technologies for the developing world. Participants will learn how to evaluate each resource and plan for high quality systems. Classroom sessions and labs will supplement field experience. Hands-on projects for 2009 will include building and using solar cookers, installing a methane biodigester, and a solar hot water installation. We will also be touring and inspecting solar-, wind-, and hydro-electric systems. More than half of our time will be spent working on actual projects. The middle day of the workshop will be open for cultural and recreational pursuits in the area. This workshop will include classroom sessions, labs, and hands-on field work. Tuition, lodging, food, and in-country travel: $1,450. For more information, visit http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/redwhandson.html.

Cyprus

Saturday, 24 June 2023, 9:30 EEST - 12:30 EEST (Paphos, Cyprus): Vegan solar cooking gathering - Andreas Fasoulides of Re-newcy, has organized the event to be held at a historic plaza in Fabrica Hills. It will feature a demonstration of solar vegan cooking with the Diamond Solar Cooker, and a workshop to teach you how to build and use the cooker. Details and registration information...

5-7 July 2019 (Trozena): Solar Cooking with a black ceramic steam cooker - At this three-day Trozena Camp workshop you will have the chance to create your black ceramic steamer, including a Diamond Solar Cooker made by Re-newcy. More information...

Diamond solar cooker — The Diamond Solar Cooker

Sunday, June 12, 2016: (Limassol sea wall open theater): The Diamond Solar Cooking Show is a public event where we show citizens how anyone can use the heat of the sun as a simple and effective way to cook food, distill water or dry fruit. During the cooking time, we will have the opportunity to explain to people why sustainable energy is important and to help them discover the transition to secure, clean and efficient energy. At the end of the event, everyone can taste the food that we cooked. On the event site, we will also set up a kids’ workshop in order to teach them how to create a solar cooker using mirror paper. The event takes place from 9:00 - 13:00 and the participation cost is €2 per person. More info...

Dominican Republic

Fall 2009: Join Kevin Adair for a trip across the Dominican Republic and to the Haitian border region and even into Haiti. 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 at http://ecofair09.viviti.com.

Ecuador

18 October 2016: (Quito) - IECAIM les invita a "Metodología, Construcción y uso de la Cocina Solar Ecológica para el medioambiente Sano y el desarrollo sostenido en el campo y la ciudad” - Hora: 19H00 (7:00 p.m.) - Lugar: Sala José Mejía Lequerica (Ex Cámara del Senado) de la Asamblea Nacional Av. Piedrahita y Av. Gran Colombia. Entrar por Av. Gran Colombia; o por la Circasiana. Confirmaciones: 0999493060

Egypt

6-18 November 2022 (Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt): COP 27 - The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP) will host Heads of State, ministers and negotiators, along with climate activists, to meet for the largest annual gathering on climate action. More COP 27 information... Also, see solar cooking related events organized or supported by Solar Cookers International at COP27

El Salvador

April 21-23 2010: (San Salvador) International Workshop about Safe Water and Hygiene Habits for the Home - The event is sponsored by La Fundación SODIS. See here for workshop announcement and course description (both in Spanish). See SODIS for more information describing the solar disinfection technique.

Ethiopia

29-30 July 2019 (Addis Ababa): Safe Access to Fuel and Energy Workshop 2019

France

13-14 April 2024 (Sorède, France): Solar cooking gathering at Sorède - An upcoming event for solar cooks in southern France, a few miles from the French and Spanish border, at the site of the historically famous Sorède solar furnace (Mas del Ca) built in 1900. On Saturday, there will be a workshop for solar cooks, led by Celestino Ruivo. Participants will be introduced to different types of solar cookers, and shown how to construct their own funnel cooker. The cost is EUR 15 , or EUR 25 if you want materials to be provided for you to make your own reflector. If the weather is good, there will be a solar cooked lunch. On Sunday, there will be two lectures about solar cooking, and a large display of solar cookers. See the posters for more information - Saturday, Sunday

16 - 17 September 2024, 8:00 - 4:00 GMT (Dampierre-les-Bois, France): Grand opening Microbrasserie Hélie - Microbrasserie Hélie is inviting everyone to their new solar brewery's opening celebration, and taste some of their new creations. More information...

Sunday, 20 August 2023 (Sorède, France): Solar cooker demonstration - FOUR SOLAIRE - (English version) will be demonstrating solar cookers at their location in Sorède, France.

Sunday, 13 August 2023 (Lodève (34) France): Solar cooker workshop - Inti has organized a solar cooker construction and use workshop in Garden des Berges - 34700 Lodève. No special skills required, a trainer will be there to guide you through the assembly stages. You may be asked to bring a minimum of tools, ranging from wooden pencil to screwdriver. Details after registration. The price includes the purchase and preparation of the materials consisting of this foldable and removable solar cooker box (162.50 €) and membership to the Inti association (20 €). It also allows us to participate, modestly, in the distribution of energy-saving cookers, carried out by Inti's partners in Africa and South America. Spots to 10/12 cookers. Contact: inti.34@orange.fr

Saturday, 24 June, 2023 (Marseilles, France): Breaking ground ceremony for Le Présage - June 2023 marks the beginning of the construction for the permanent Le Présage solar restaurant location in Marseilles. (See ceremony details)

Lodève, petitfute — Lodève, France *Photo credit: petitfute.com*

17-18 June 2023 (Lodève, France): Solar cooking at Les Moulinages - Join the community at Lodève in southern France for the 5th annual solar gathering. This year, they welcome eco-habitat artisans, who demonstrate their creativity with materials and construction. Exhibition of a variety of solar cookers, conferences, and solar food tasting.

Saturday, 10 June 2023, 10am to 4:30pm (Guipel, France): Solar Cooker construction workshop - To be held at Salle du Presbytère 35440, and sponsored by Inti. The fee to participate in making a substantial solar box cooker for yourself is EUR 150 (plus EUR 20 membership fee). More information: Tel. +06 47 99 4919, soleil@boliviainti.org. French spoken.

Sunday 28 August 2022: Solar cooker demonstration - FOUR SOLAIRE - (English version) will be demonstrating solar cookers at their location in Sorède, France.

20-21 August 2022: Solar cooking gathering - An informal get-together for solar enthusiasts and solar cooking newcomers in Lodève, France. Click on the image for more information..

18 August 2019 (Sorède): Third Solar Cooking Day - More information...

17 February 2019 (Nantes): "Journée des possibles" de Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil - BISS organise une "journée des possibles", le samedi 17 février dans ses locaux du Solilab. Plus d'informations...

19 August 2018 (Sorède): Journée "Cuisons Solaire" - 2ème Edition - More information...

13-14 April 2018 (Nantes): Stage « Construction de cuiseur solaire », sur deux jours. Vous fabriquerez votre propre cuiseur solaire de A à Z. Tarif : EUR 130 (+ adhésion). Télécharger le programme et la fiche d’inscription.

14 April and 16 June 2018 (Nantes): Stage « Fabrication du cuiseur thermos », sur en jour. Vous fabriquerez votre cuiseur thermos à partir de matériaux de récupération. Une journée pour découvrir son fonctionnement et comment réduire sa facture énergétique. Tarif : EUR 50 (+ adhésion). Réduction de 50% sur les frais de stage pour les étudiants, chômeurs et moins de 25 ans. Télécharger le programme et la fiche d’inscription.

15-16 June 2018 (Nantes): Stage « Construction de cuiseur solaire », sur deux jours. Vous allez fabriquer votre propre cuiseur solaire de A à Z. Tarif : EUR 130 (+ adhésion). Télécharger le programme et la fiche d’inscription.

FourSolaire event, 27 August 2017 poster copy

27 August 2017, Sunday: (Sorède) A day of solar cooking demonstrations, sponsored by FourSolaire at the foot of the Himalayan Solar Furnace from 10am - noon. The event will include a presentation by Prof. Celestino Ruivo at 11:30am.

3 November - 4 December 2016: (Aubagne) An experimental solar restaurant, "Le Présage" has been opened by chef, Ghislaine Milliet. The restaurant is open to the public as weather permits, and appears to use a Scheffler reflector as one of its cooking sources. A little more information is available at: "Le Présage" in Aubagne

27-28 Mai 2016: (Nantes) PROJET DE DÉVELOPPEMENT ET CUISEURS ÉCOLOGIQUES - Deux journées avec Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil qui permettent aux participants de consolider leur démarche de projet de développement de cuisson écologique, et d’acquérir les connaissances sur les cuiseurs écologiques et sur la fabrication d’un cuiseur à bois économe. Plus d'informations...

23 Avril 2016: (Nantes) DÉCOUVERTE DES CUISEURS ÉCOLOGIQUES - Une journée avec Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil pour découvrir le fonctionnement des cuiseurs écologiques, comprendre comment les intégrer dans son quotidien et apprendre à les utiliser. Vous pouvez choisir entre assembler votre cuiseur solaire (bois ou carton) ou fabriquer votre cuiseur thermos. Plus d'informations...

Dimanche 11 Octobre 20h40: Le feu, ennemi de nos assiettes - France TV5

Dimanche 21 juin, 2015: (Rouen) Pour ceux qui l’aurait raté, nouveau déjeuner solaire à Rouen! Renseignements Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil: relais76@boliviainti.org

Mercredi 10 juin, 2015: (Angers): Les goûters du DD : les solaires ! Retrouvez nous à la Maison de l’Environnement de 14h à 17h, et participez à un atelier de cuisson écologique avec marmite norvégienne, cuiseur à bois économe et four solaire, pour confectionner un goûter pris ensuite en commun. Vos papilles apprécieront.
Dimanche 07 juin, 2015: (Rouen) Un déjeuner solaire en Normandie! Dans le cadre d’Alternatiba, participez au déjeuner solaire qui aura lieu sur le Quai Rive Droite. Vous pourrez aussi assister aux démonstrations de cuisson solaire et écologique. Consultez le programme! Prix libre. Renseignements et inscription au déjeuner (obligatoire): repas.solaire@gmail.com

Saturday, November 22, 2014: (Nantes) A day to learn more about how to integrate solar cooking in daily use is presented by Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil. Learn how to make and use your own cooker. You can choose to assemble your solar cooker or make a thermos cooker. The presentation is intended for individual and association members. More information...

Saturday, September 20, 2014: (Nantes) A day to learn more about how to integrate solar cookers in daily use presented by Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil. Learn how to make and use your own cooker. You can choose to assemble your solar cooker or to make a thermos cooker. The presentation is intended for individual and association members. More information...

Forum Ouvert III — Contact: fours-solaires@gmail.com

Saturday, November 5, 2011: (Nantes) In the context of the 2011: International Year of Forests, declared by the General Assembly of the United Nations, intended to increase public awareness of the importance of sustainable management and conservation of forests, French NGO Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil (BISS) has organized a national conference about the deforestation struggle in Africa. It will take place at the Hotel de Région des Pays de la Loire from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration and program information...
Sunday, June 12, 2011: (Mûrs-Erigné) On the occasion of the Feast to be held in Bio-Ripe Erigné (49), Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil organizes Sunday, June 12, 2011 the "International Day of Solar Cooking". More Information...
Les samedi et dimanche 19,20 juin 2010: (Nantes) De 9h00 à 17h00 // 18 rue Gaëtan Rondeau à Nantes (44). Stage « la cuisson écologique et solidaire : comprendre, assembler et cuisiner » Comme chaque année, l’association vous propose de venir apprendre à utiliser les cuiseurs écologiques chez vous ici ! Ou encore pour diffuser de manière solidaire ces outils là-bas dans le cadre de vos projets de développement. Ne manquez ce temps de formation indispensable pour vous lancer dans la cuisson solaire et solidaire ! Sur inscription au 02 51 86 04 04 ou soleil@boliviainti.org
Le samedi et le dimanche, 5,6 juin 2010: (Nantes) Rendez vous au jardin des plantes à Nantes (44). Bolivia Inti - Sud Soleil sera présent à la « fête des plantes» organisée par la ville de Nantes pour vous faire découvrir la cuisson solaire. Pour plus d’information ou 02 51 86 04 04 ou soleil@boliviainti.org
May 15-16, 2010: (Nantes) Les samedi 15 et dimanche 16 mai 2010 De 9h00 à 17h00 // 18 rue Gaëtan Rondeau à Nantes (44). Stage « la cuisson écologique et solidaire : comprendre, assembler et cuisiner. Comme chaque année, l’association vous propose de venir apprendre à utiliser les cuiseurs écologiques chez vous ici ! Ou encore pour diffuser de manière solidaire ces outils là-bas dans le cadre de vos projets de développement. Ne manquez ce temps de formation indispensable pour vous lancer dans la cuisson solaire et solidaire ! Sur inscription au 02 51 86 04 04 ou soleil@boliviainti.org
May 8, 2010: (partout en France) Le samedi 8 mai 2010 De 9h00 à 17h00 // partout en France. La « fête nationale de la cuisson solaire et écologique » pour éveiller les consciences des habitants des pays riches à la solidarité climatique ! Une autre cuisson est possible. Retrouvez toutes les initiatives solaires et solidaires sur le site Internet : Pour plus d’Informations : 02 51 86 04 04 ou soleil@boliviainti.org
May 4th & 7th, 2010: (Nantes) Le mardi 4 mai 2010 à 14h15, à 16h30 et le vendredi 7 mai 2010 à 10h00 à 12h30 // à Nantes (44). Dans le cadre des journées européennes du solaire, vous pouvez participer à la visite de la Centrale Photovoltaïque de Beaulieu réalisée par Nantes Métropole et venez découvrir les cuiseurs solaires de BISS. Sur inscription : jb@alisee.org Pour plus d’Informations ou 02 40 99 48 63
April 24, 2010: (Nantes) A partir de 14h, à la Faculté de Pharmacie, 1 rue Gaston Veil, Nantes (44). Conférence-débat « Les fours solaires de Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil en Amérique du Sud » au congrès national de Pharmacie Humanitaire Internationale (PHI). Plus d’informations sur http://www.phi.asso.fr
April 11, 2010: De 10h à 18h // au Gâvre (44). Bolivia Inti - Sud Soleil participe au forum « Bien- être dans nos assiettes ». Venez déguster la cuisine solaire. Plus d’informations au 06 23 90 55 O7 ou Carobaze@aol.com ou myspace.com/ idealetmusique
April 9 -10, 2010: De 9h à 17h // 18 rue Gaëtan Rondeau à Nantes (44). Comme chaque année, Bolivia Inti - Sud Soleil propose plusieurs stages pour apprendre à utiliser les cuiseurs écologiques chez vous ici ! Ou encore pour diffuser de manière solidaire ces outils là-bas dans le cadre de vos projets de développement. Sur inscription au 02 51 86 04 04 ou soleil@boliviainti.org.

March 26-29, 2010: Bolivia Inti - Sud Soleil participe à l’animation d’un stand proposé par le réseau Ecopole au Salon Natura. More info...

March 27-28, 2010: Stage « la cuisson écologique et solidaire : comprendre, assembler et cuisiner ». Comme chaque année, l’association propose plusieurs stages pour apprendre à utiliser les cuiseurs écologiques chez vous ici ! Ou encore pour diffuser de manière solidaire ces outils là-bas dans le cadre de vos projets de développement. Ne manquez pas le 1er stage de l’année 2010 pour vous lancer dans la cuisson solaire et solidaire ! More info...
March 6, 2010: Assemblée générale de Bolivia Inti - Sud Soleil. More info...
Upcoming events of Association Boara:

30th may : Construct your solar cooker with us in Manosque (south of France)

20th june: Solar day in Forcalquier

27th june : Solidarity fair in Sainte Tulle

28th june : GENERAL ASSEMBLY

June 28, 2009: Venez construire vous-mêmes votre four solaire ! - Où? Au lieu dit « Bois Gervaz »,74440 Mieussy, Haute; Savoie (en arrivant d'Annemasse: route de Taninges/Samoens, avant l'entrée de Mieussy, tourner à gauche en direction d'Ivoray, suivre écritaux « poterie » Bois Gervaz); route en terre sur les derniers 300m; parking « poterie »avant le.

July 27, 2008: Invitation journée solaire portes ouvertes & Stage de construction

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Samedi 26 juillet de 10h à 18heures

STAGE DE CONSTRUCTION

Dimanche 27 juillet de 10h à 18heures

DECOUVERTE CUISINE SOLAIRE

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April 26, 2008: l'inauguration de Solemyo et ExSol. 15 rue des Gares - Quartier Îlot 13 - 1201 GENEVE. à partager... participer... déguster... manger... boire... fêter... découvrir... venir voir !!! dès 16h Dégustation de cuisine solaire et présentation des lieux, dès 19h Buffet, musique, à la Castafiore, salle de fêtes à proximité, 20 rue Montbrillant dès 21h 30 possibilité d'assister à 2 concerts de musique expérimentale organisé par l'Ecurie, salle de concert du Quartier de l'îlot 13, entrée 10.-

May 8-9: Grenelle Grenelle de la cuisson solaire et écologique - Organisé par Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil en partenariat avec le CPIE Loire Océane du Pouliguen. Robert Chiron, le chef de cuisine, et son équipe de Bolivia Inti–Sud Soleil ont le plaisir de vous inviter à participer à ces deux journées festives et plus particulièrement à l’inauguration programmée le 8 mai à 12h00 dans le jardin jouxtant le Cpie Loire Océane au Pouliguen.

June 10, 2007: Venez découvrir une autre façon de cuisiner à l’aide d’une énergie propre, gratuite et inépuisable … vous serez surpris de l’efficacité de l’énergie solaire ! Vous pourrez déguster les plats concoctés par un chef cuisinier à l’aide des fours solaires, lors du pique-nique organisé par ID COOK le 10 Juin 2007 au parc de la Bergère de Bobigny à partir de 11h. On vous attend nombreux autour de nos différentes animations. Pour participer pleinement à cet évènement, toutes les personnes possédant un four sont conviées à venir, accompagnées de leur four solaire. Pour tous compléments d’informations, contactez-nous : par mail : infos@idsolaire.com par téléphone : 01 42 36 15 07. N’hésitez pas à visiter notre site : http://www.idsolaire.com; http://www.idcook.com (en ligne à partir de juin)