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IDCOOK 2017

Solar Brother, part of SUNITED Group, working through a research and development program towards concentrated solar power to bring innovations that benefit and work in harmony with their geographical and human environment. Solar Brother strives to find ways to harness Sun's resources to the maximum in an effort to preserve our planet, as part of a broader vision of sustainable development.

Solar Brother has developed a comprehensive range of innovative, high-tech solar-powered appliances, including solar ovens, and parabolic solar cookers. The company, part of French-based group SUNITED, specializing in solar power, is seeking local importers and international distributors for its environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products.

Users of solar cookers COOKUP 200 or COOKUP INOXcan take their equipment anywhere they go, using it in their garden, on the beach, or on a walk and picnic. Within minutes of stopping for lunch, the solar cooker is assembled and ready for use, so that users can enjoy risk-free cooking with the Sunrays as sole required source of energy. The solar cooker COOKUP 200 is intended for mobile use, it could be assembled in 10 minutes without tools, and comes with a carry bag. Additional solar cooker COOKUP INOX consists of a stainless steel frame, which does not require any shelter during rainy days. This barbecue is intended for sedentary use.

With solar ovens, SUNCOOK+ or SUNCOOK TROPICAL, users are able to cook healthily and ecologically, just as one would in a standard oven, but using Sunrays as only source of energy. Gentle cooking using a solar oven will help people rediscover the genuine flavors of freshly prepared food, while preserving all the nutrients.

Portable solar ovens, like the TROTTER COOKER and the Sungood can be taken anywhere: the bag folds out into a cooker ready for your creations in an instant! Light and ultra-portable, this foldaway cooker is ideal for rambling, camping or beach use.

Presenting the ideal kit to get you started with solar cooking! The SOLAR COOKING KITcomprises a reflector, thermometer, cooking bag, plate-holder and solar recipe booklet. Assembly is complete within 1 minute, allowing instant, unsupervised cooking. Its light, foldaway design means you can take it anywhere you go!

The SOLAR LIGHTER developed by Solar Brotheris an unexpected and original accessory : it lights paper, twigs and cigarettes in just 3 seconds! Moreover, its round, compact and colourful presentation make it a fun, handy and novel product. With the SOLAR LIGHTER, amaze your friends and make the most of the free, limitless energy available from the sun! Customizable, the SOLAR LIGHTER can be an excellent promotional tool.

As Europe’s leader in solar cooking, Solar Brother is intent on pursuing its international growth. Solar Brother currently markets its products through a variety of distribution channels including stores specializing in outdoor living, shops focused on ecologically, friendly and organic products, as well as garden centers and DIY stores.

Solar cooking is not just a choice but a necessity for millions of people across the world who travel several miles distances to collect wood or charcoal and for those forced to spend what meager income they have on fuel for cooking. In line with our vision to develop solar cooking in countries where it is vital, and disseminate awareness of this technology, we have committed to provide an initial demonstration of its capability and suitability for western markets.

In March 2011, we were awarded the Janus de l’Industrie design award by the French Design Institute for our COOKUP 200 solar cooker.

News[]

  • December 2023: €1 million and more than 200 new "Solar Sisters & Brothers" joining our solar adventure. It's a lot of money, but above all it provides great energy that you have transmitted to us with your support with your many encouragements and ideas for commercial cooperation and product development. We have been at full speed for quite a while, and this will allow us to accelerate and do everything possible to achieve our common objective, our corporate mission, to develop knowledge and the use of solar energy on our beautiful planet.
ID Cook Paris solar cooking demonstration, 9-24-14

Solar Brother shows off their parabolic solar cookers in Paris, France.

  • September 2014: Paris solar cooking demonstration - Solar Brother held a solar cooking demonstration on the rooftop of the BHV building in Paris, France.

Our Products[]

PROD COOKUP 200-3

The Cookup200

The COOKUP200 solar cooker puts solar energy straight on your plate! With its fun, quick assembly with no tools required, cook anywhere, any time of year! The COOKUP200 is ideal for using on the move, whether it's on the beach, or on a rambling or camping trip. The COOKUP200 solar cooker is designed and manufactured in France. In 2010 it was awarded the French Janus du design et de l’Industrie design award with a distinction for its ecological design.

How it works

The COOKUP200 solar cooker works on the principle of focusing the sun's rays. With its parabolic shape, all of the sun's energy is focused on to the food being cooked. With no smoke or CO2 emissions, you'll be using free, environmentally friendly energy.

Benefits

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Solar barbecue COOKUP200 d'IDCOOK - barbecue solaire, barbacoa solar

  • High-performance: instant 200°C
  • Use on the move > carry bag
  • On/off safety mechanism
  • Tool-free assembly

Details

  • > 200°C cooking temperature
  • 5-person capacity
  • Dish rotation on/off
  • Orientation: built-in guide
  • Tool-free assembly in 10 minutes
  • Carry bag
  • Eco-designed
  • Cooking time: chicken 60 mins
  • Solar reflector: S-ReflecT

Technical information

PROD COOKUP 200-4

Solar barbecue COOKUP200

  • Materials: Wood, PET reflector, aluminium
  • Pack dimensions: 83x27x15 cm
  • Footprint: 120 x 72 cm
  • Dish diameter: 100 cm
  • Easy cleaning with a damp cloth
  • Replaceable parts
  • Patented innovation
  • Ecological design
  • Made in France
  • Guarantee: 2 years
  • Made in France

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Product description

PROD COOKUP INOX-1

Solar barbecue COOKUP INOX

The COOKUP INOX solar cooker combines power, design and ease of use. With its instant 200°C heating capacity, cook your recipes in no time, while preserving the full flavour of your ingredients! The COOKUP INOX solar cooker is ideal for garden or terrace installation. Designed and manufactured in France.

How it works

The COOKUP INOX solar cooker works on the principle of focusing Sun's rays. With its parabolic shape, all of the sun's energy is focused on to the food being cooked. With no smoke or CO2 emissions, you'll be using free, environmentally friendly energy.

Benefits

  • High-performance: instant 200°C
  • Sturdy: stainless steel construction
  • On/off safety mechanism

Details

PROD COOKUP INOX-2

Solar barbecue COOKUP INOX

  • 5-person capacity
  • Dish rotation on/off
  • Orientation: built-in guide
  • Solar recipe booklet included
  • Cooking time: chicken 60 mins
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Solar reflector: S-ReflecT

Technical information

  • Weight: 8 kg
  • Materials: stainless steel structure, PET reflector, ABS link components
  • Pack dimensions: 105x20x11cm
  • Assembled dimensions: footprint 125 x 72 cm
  • Dish diameter: 105 cm
  • Easy cleaning with a damp cloth
  • Replaceable parts
  • Made in France
  • Guarantee: 2 years
  • Made in France

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Product description

S-REFLECT solar mirror film is the ideal material for constructing the solar reflectors for your solar barbecue or solar cooker. In offers excellent reflectivity, thus guaranteeing the superior performance of your solar cooker. In addition, its adhesive nature makes it easy to use. Thanks to adhesive S-REFLECT film, build your solar cooker in just a few minutes.

How it works

S-REFLECT is used as a solar reflector aimed at the CSP (concentrating solar parabolic) market with equivalent performance to mirrored polished aluminium or mirrored glass/plate-glass.
The S-REFLECT solar reflector is manufactured from polymers with a thin layer of pure aluminium to provide the mirror effect. It is protected from solar (UV) radiation and humidity with a protective coating.

The S-REF LEC T solar reflector has an adhesive allowing bonding to any type of medium. A protective film allows the mirror to be protected during installation.

Benefits

PROD REFLECTEUR SOLAIRE

Solar reflector S-REFLECT

  • Highly reflective
  • Withstands outdoor conditions
  • Ultra light and flexible
  • Cost-effective
  • High-performance adhesion

Details

  • Width: 0.175 mm
  • > 90% reflectivity
  • Adhesive for easy fitting
  • Life span: 3-5 years

Technical information

  • Thickness: 175 microns
  • Materials: PET, aluminium
  • Weight: 1,4 kg
  • 125 cm running / 80 cm width
  • Made in France

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Product description

PROD SUNCOOK PLUS-1

Solar oven SUNCOOK+

The SUNCOOK+ solar cooker combines high performance with ease of use. Thermally insulated to preserve all the flavour and goodness of your ingredients. Its compact design means you can take it anywhere. With the SUNCOOK+, prepare the same favourite recipes that you would with your conventional oven: fish, meat, vegetables, soups, not to mention bread, pizzas, cakes and pies!

How it works

The SUNCOOK+ solar cooker works on solar energy. The sun's rays are focused inside the oven, the temperature gradually rising and heating your food. Just as with a conventional oven, you should allow 20-30 minutes' pre-heating time. The gradual heating allows unsupervised slow cooking.

Benefits

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Solar oven SUNCOOK TROPICAL- solar oven, four solaire, forno solare

  • Slow cooking: preserves nutrients
  • Performance similar to that of a conventional oven
  • Portable: side handles
  • Allows unsupervised cooking

Details

  • >200 °C (392 °F) cooking temperature
  • 5 person capacity
  • Orientation: built-in guide
  • Ready to use
  • Cooking method: baking, stewing or steaming
  • Comes with a 2L cooking pot plus gratin platter
  • Recipe book included
  • Complete with user manual
  • Easy cleaning with a damp cloth

Technical information

PROD SUNCOOK PLUS-2

Solar oven SUNCOOK+

  • Materials: recycled plastic, glass, aluminium
  • Pack dimensions: 65 x 58 x 38 cm
  • Assembled dimensions: 59 x 55 x 29 cm,
  • Internal dimensions: 42 x 36 x 18 cm
  • Made in Europe
  • Guarantee: 2 years
  • Made in Europe

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Product description

PROD TROTTER COOKER-1

Portable solar oven TROTTER COOKER

The TROTTER COOKER 2-in-1 solar oven is simply incredible! The bag folds out into a cooker ready for your creations in an instant! Light and ultra-portable, this foldaway cooker is ideal for rambling, camping or beach use. As with a conventional oven, you should allow 15-20 minutes' pre-heating time. With the TROTTER COOKER, reheat your recipes and cook simple ingredients: eggs, baby vegetables, chunks of meat or fish. With the Trotter Cooker, experience the joy of cooking on the move!

How it works

The TROTTER COOKER solar oven runs on solar energy. Sun's rays are focused inside the oven, the temperature gradually rising and heating your food. The gradual heating allows unsupervised slow cooking.

Benefits

  • Use on the move: the cooker folds up into a bag
  • Transportable: ultra-light 300 g
  • Slow cooking: preserves nutrients
    PROD TROTTER COOKER-3

    Portable solar oven TROTTER COOKER

  • Allows unsupervised cooking
  • Quick 1-minute assembly

Details

  • Cooking temperature: 120°C
  • 3-person capacity
  • Recipe booklet included
  • Complete with instruction booklet
  • Easy cleaning with a damp cloth

Technical information

  • Weight: 0.9 kg
  • Materials: fabric, aluminium, polythene
  • Pack dimensions: 50x30x3 cm
  • Assembled dimensions: 90x50x50 cm
  • Guarantee: 1 year

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Product description

PROD KIT V1-1

Solar cooking Kit

Presenting the ideal kit to get you started with solar cooking! The SOLAR COOKING KIT comprises a reflector, thermometer, cooking bag, plate-holder and solar recipe booklet. Assembly is complete within 1 minute, allowing instant, unsupervised cooking. Its light, foldaway design means you can take it anywhere you go!

How it works

The SOLAR COOKING KIT runs on solar energy. The sun's rays are focused inside the oven, with the heat gradually increasing and heating your food. The gradual increase in temperature allows unsupervised slow cooking.

Benefits

PROD KIT V1-2

Solar cooking Kit

  • Transportable: ultra-light, 300g
  • Slow cooking: preserves nutrients
  • Allows unsupervised cooking
  • Quick 1-minute assembly
  • 5-piece kit
  • One reflector oven, one plate holder, one thermometer, one cooking bag, one recipe booklet

Details

  • Cooking temperature 120°C
  • 5-person capacity
  • Easy cleaning with a damp cloth

Technical information

  • Weight: 0.3 kg
  • Materials: recycled cardboard, adhesive mirror film
  • Pack dimensions: 34 x 32 x 8 cm
  • Assembled dimensions: 91 x 55 x 35 cm
  • Made in France

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Product description

PROD BRIQUET 50 COULEUR-1

Solar lighters IDCOOK

The SOLAR LIGHTER lights paper, twigs and cigarettes in just 3 seconds!
Its round, compact and colourful presentation make it a fun, handy and novel product. With the SOLAR LIGHTER, amaze your friends and make the most of the free, limitless energy available from the sun! For single purchase, the red SOLAR LIGHTER, available in retail packaging, is a great solar gift!

How it works

The solar lighter's dish focuses the sun's rays on the object to be lit. The sun lighter is designed for use in sunny weather and works at any outdoor temperature.

Benefits

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Solar lighter by IDCOOK - solar lighters, briquet solaire, mechero solar

  • Lights in 3 seconds!
  • Compact
  • Lights: twigs, paper, cigarettes

Details

PROD BRIQUET ROUGE UNITE-1

Solar lighter

  • Customisation: available on orders of 250+ units
  • Safe opening
  • Colour: Red
  • Works in heavy wind

Technical information

  • Materials: moulded polyurethane / aluminium dish
  • Weight: 30g
  • Dimensions: 66 x 55 x 9 mm
  • Made in Europe

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Kiin solar dryer, Müller, 1-7-22

The Kiin solar dryer

The Kiin is a compact and tested solar dryer designed by Bernhard Müller.

Audio and video[]

  • October 2022: The Kiin solar dryer

See Also[]


Contact[]

Solar Brother / SUNITED GROUP 14-16 rue Soleillet - BL n°46
75020 Paris
France

Tél: +33 (1) 42 36 15 07
Fax + 33 (1) 76 50 16 51

RCS Paris France 489 847 566
Lundi au Vendredi de 10h à 18h (Paris)

Email: infos@idcook.com or sales@idcook.com
Web: https://www.idcook.com/pages/la-plus-ensoleillee-des-startups-parisienne, https://www.solarbrother.com

External links[]

Contact[]

Email: https://www.solarbrother.com/en/contact-us/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOLAR.BROTHER