The mission of Grupo Fenix is to contribute to the well-being of rural communities, creating an awareness of sustainable lifestyles through technical and cultural exchange, promotion, and research in the field of renewable energy.
Grupo Fenix works with the Solar Women of Totogalpa who build solar cookers and dryers and offer courses in construction. Also have internship program and work in conjunction with universities for research on solar energy applications.
News and recent developments
Colativo Solar Cooker
- January 4-14, 2010: Solar Culture Course hosted by Grupo Fenix - Come to Nicaragua and engage your head, heart, and hands in the real work of developing countries. The hands-on courses allow you to be immersed in the daily life of rural Nicaraguans by living with host families and working alongside local community members to create their vision of a model community through renewable energy and sustainable practices. More information here.
- Feb. 20 2009: The Grupo Fenix Newsletter: La Salida del Sol
Reports
- November 2008: Project report: Uso y Impactos de Cocinas Solares (English version)
- 2008-2013: Visión Solar
Audio and video
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See also
- The Sabor Solar Cookbook from Grupo Fenix shows how to cook Nicaraguan foods in a solar cooker: English version or Spanish version
Contact
Susan Kinne
Grupo Fenix
Apartado Postal #LM139
Managua, Nicaragua
Tel.: +505 2278-3133
Mobile: +505 8624-9350
Email: susankinnefenix@gmail.com
Web: http://www.grupofenix.org