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==Project planning==
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===Determine whether solar cooking is appropriate in your area===
[[Image:Food_versus_charcoal.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Each group of items costs 75 Kenya Shillings (about US$1) as does the pile of charcoal shown. By adopting solar cooker and the [[Integrated Cooking Method]], poor families can buy food instead of fuel.]]
 
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* [[Evaluating solar cooking potential for a locality]]
[[Video:Why Solar Cooking - Solar Household Energy|thumb|350px||[[Louise Meyer]] makes the case for solar cooking in this September, 2011 video.]]
 
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* [[:Category:Countries with the greatest solar cooking potential|Countries with the greatest solar cooking potential]]
Groups involved in '''promoting solar cooking''' need to share more information, collaborate more and pool their voices to be heard by opinion-makers and decision-makers who could provide more resources to support the spread of solar cooking. Fostering these objectives is part of [[Solar Cookers World Network|Solar Cookers World Network's]] mission. [[:Category:NGOs|NGOs]] involved in other development work should consider whether solar cooking and the [[Integrated Cooking Method]] would make useful additions to their projects. Governments that currently inhibit the spread of solar cooking by heavily taxing imports of solar-related supplies while also subsidizing fossil fuel imports need to re-evaluate their thinking. Forward thinking businesses have a role to play by investing in the not-quite-yet-emerging solar cooker market, creating more manufacturing, distribution and sales facilities, and participating in spreading awareness.
 
 
* [[Solar cooker dissemination and cultural variables|Cultural variables to consider]]
 
* [[Solar radiation|Solar radiation maps]]
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*{{NewAug20}}[https://solarcookers.sharepoint.com/Programs/Quick%20Needs%20Assessment%20SCI_2020-06-10.pdf Quick Needs Assessment for Solar Cooking]
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*{{NewAug20}}[https://solarcookers.sharepoint.com/Programs/Working%20groups/Adoption%20and%20Impact/Solar_Cooking_Adoption_and_Impact_Survey_2020-06-10.pdf Solar Cooker Adoption and Impact Survey]
   
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===Learn from the work of others and make contacts===
Schools can also become involved in teaching solar cooking--both as a tool for teaching science concepts and as a practical matter of survival and home economics. To a degree, these things are happening. [[Malawi]] has a renewable energy component in its school curriculum. [[Senegal]] has appointed a person to spearhead solar cooking work in the country. At least one government agency in [[The Gambia]] is charged with teaching solar cooking. The government in [[India]] however, has become increasingly more involved, by promoting institutional solar cooking and integrating solar cooking technology into public school curriculums and the midday school lunch program.
 
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* [[:Category:Countries|Find existing promoters in your country of interest]]
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*[[:Category:Conferences|Find participants and read papers from past conferences]]
 
* [[Most significant solar cooking projects|Study the most significant solar cooking projects]]
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* [[Project evaluations|Read project evaluations of past solar cooking projects]]
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*[https://www.solarcookers.org/work/capacity/distribution-solar-cookers Consult interactive map of known solar cooking projects]
 
* [[Cooking for large groups|Learn about cooking for large groups]]
 
* [[Refugee camps|Learn about solar cooking programs in refugee camps]]
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* [[Data collection|Consider how to collect data on your project]]
   
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===Access handbooks and training materials===
[[Deepak Gadhia]] reported in 2012 that the Indian government has announced a very ambitious Solar Cooking Policy under the [http://greenp.engo.in/files/2012/01/Nation-Solar-Mission-Policy.pdf Jawharlal Nehru National Solar Mission] ,  JNSSM Phase II Targets for "Solar Cookers and Steam Generating Systems will include: <span style="text-indent:-0.5in;line-height:18pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(38,38,38);">At-least 100 institutions that would deploy solar cookers  (Likely [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Institutional_solar_cooking Solar Steam and Thermic Fluid System Cooking Systems] for Institutional Cooking for 500 + people);</span><span style="text-indent:-0.5in;line-height:18pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica;">  </span><span style="text-indent:-0.5in;line-height:18pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(38,38,38);">Around 25,000 installations of solar cooking devices in schools for midday meals. (Likely [http://www.solare-bruecke.org/English/scheffler_e-Dateien/scheffler_e.htm Scheffler Cookers], [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/PRINCE_-_40 PRINCE 40, 60] and other mid-size solar cookers that can cook for 50+ people;  </span><span style="text-indent:-0.5in;line-height:18pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'TimesNewRoman';"> </span></span><span style="text-indent:-0.5in;line-height:18pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(38,38,38);">An overall target of deployment of 50,000 solar cookers would be set in Phase II of JNNSM. (Likely the [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/SK14 SK 10/ Sk 14/] [http://www.iaeng.org/publication/WCE2011/WCE2011_pp1949-1951.pdf Prince 15] etc for domestic cooking).</span>
 
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[[Image:SCI_logo,_7-8-21.png|160px|center|border|]]</td><td style="padding-left:10px;">[https://www.solarcookers.org/resources/download/sci-toolkit '''''The John Collentine Solar Cooking Toolkit''''']<br />[[Solar Cookers International]] created this toolkit to teach the basics of solar cooking and its promotion</td></tr><tr><td>
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[[Image:Solar_Cooker_Project_Best_Practices_Manual.JPG|160px|center|border|link=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/2/2d/Solar_Cooker_Project_Best_Practices_Manual.pdf]]</td><td style="padding-left:10px;">[[Media:Solar Cooker Project Best Practices Manual.pdf|'''''Solar Cooker Project: Best Practices Manual''''']]<br />[[Jewish World Watch]] created this manual that details how to assure a successful solar cooking project in [[refugee camps]].</td></tr><tr><td>[[Image:Trainers_Manual-Teaching_Solar_Cooking.png|160px|center|border|link=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/9/93/TrainersManual.pdf]]</td><td style="padding-left:10px;">[[Media:TrainersManual.pdf|'''''Trainers Manual: Teaching Solar Cooking''''']] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]''</td></tr><tr><td>[[Image:Field_Guide-Spreading_Solar_Cooking.png|160px|center|border|link=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/b/b8/FieldGuide.pdf]]</td><td style="padding-left:10px;">[[Media:FieldGuide.pdf|'''''Field Guide: Spreading Solar Cooking''''']] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]''</td></tr><tr><td>[[Image:Solar_Cookers-How_to_Make,_Use,_and_Enjoy.png|160px|center|border|link=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/f/f2/How_to_Make%2C_Use%2C_and_Enjoy_Solar_Cookers_-_Solar_Cookers_International.pdf]]</td><td style="padding-left:10px;">[[Media:How to Make, Use, and Enjoy Solar Cookers - Solar Cookers International.pdf|'''''Solar Cookers: How to Make, Use, and Enjoy''''']] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]''<br />This is a handbook published by [[Solar Cookers International]] that includes detailed plans for building a [[CooKit]] solar panel cooker. (There are also detailed versions in [[Media:CooKit ar.pdf|Arabic]], [[Media:CooKit french plans.pdf|French]], [[Media:Box_cooker_plans_Malagasy.pdf|Malagasy]], [[Media:CooKit Plans detailed Spanish.pdf|Spanish]], [[Media:Solar cookit nairobi booklet.pdf|English for Kenya]], and [[Media:CooKit - Galician.pdf|Galician]].)</td></tr><tr><td>[[Image:Integrated_Sustainable_Solar_Cooking_-_Instruction_leaflet_for_end_users.png|160px|center|border|link=https://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Media:Integrated_Sustainable_Solar_Cooking-SCN-2011.pdf]]</td><td style="padding-left:10px;">[[Media:Integrated Sustainable Solar Cooking-SCN-2011.pdf|'''Integrated Sustainable Solar Cooking''' - Visual instruction guide]] - ''[[Solar Cookers Netherlands]]''</td></tr><tr><td>[[Image:Construction_of_Solar_Cookers_and_Driers_-_Pro-Agro.jpg|160px|center|border|link=https://vignette.wikia.nnocookie.net/solarcooking/images/4/4e/Construction_of_Solar_Cookers_and_Driers_-_Pro-Agro.pdf]]</td><td style="padding-left:10px;">{{NewJan16}}[[Media:Construction of Solar Cookers and Driers - Pro-Agro.pdf|'''Construction of Solar Cookers and Driers''']] - ''Christelle Souriau & David Amelin''<br />This is an excellent overview of solar cooking basics and simple solar cooker and dryer construction methods.</td></tr><tr><td>[[Image:Peace_Corps_Improved_Cookstoves_Manual_2013.jpg|160px|center|border|link=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/6/6f/Peace_Corps_Improved_Cookstoves_Manual_2013.pdf]]</td><td>{{NewJul16}}[[Media:Peace Corps Improved Cookstoves Manual 2013.pdf|'''Peace Corps Improved Cookstoves Manual (2013)''']]</td></tr><tr><td>[[File:Dari parabolic cooker manual cover, 5-18-22.png|thumb|160px|center|border|link=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/6/6b/How_to_use_a_parabolic_solar_cooker_-_Global_Hope_Network_International.pdf]]</td><td>
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{{NewSep16}}[[Media:How to use a parabolic solar cooker - Global Hope Network International.pdf|'''How to Use a Parabolic Solar Cooker''']] (Dari and English) - ''[[Grace Magney]]''. </td></tr></table>
   
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===Determine which model(s) to work with===
[[Ajay Chandak]] also noted that the Indian government's <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 10pt">12th five-year plan, 2012-2016, 30,000 million INR (approx. $600 million USD) is budgeted for solar cooking in 500,000 schools. This will not only help in saving environment, but will expose millions and millions of school children to solar cooking and build the confidence that these systems work. The education initiative happening in India is included among the [[Most significant solar cooking projects]] worldwide. These projects demonstrate success either in reaching large numbers of people, showing new strategies for solar cooking promotion, or by incorporating solar cooking for [[income generation]]. </span>
 
 
* [[Solar cooker designs]]
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* [[:Category:Solar cooker plans|Solar cooker construction plans]]
   
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===Determine the availability of materials and components===
There are other examples of small, seriously underfunded steps being made. Much more will have to be done. Many believe that there will be a ''tipping point'' where a critical mass of awareness in the right circles will greatly speed up the spread of solar cooking.
 
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===Information on solar cooking individual foods===
The conditions to bring about this ''tipping point'' seem to be forming currently. Food and fuel prices have doubled recently in many poor countries. Also some countries have recently reduced or removed their subsidies on cooking fuel. For example, in April 2008 the Indonesian government announced a reduction of fuel subsidies. As a result, the cost of kerosene, used for cooking, rose from 700 rupiah per liter to 2,000 rupiah, an increase of 186%.[http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1433946/low_interest_loans_carpools_people_try_it_all/].
 
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===Additional technologies to consider===
It is also important to understand that often solar cooking is best introduced as part of an [[Integrated Cooking Method]] where solar cooking is combined with [[heat-retention cooking]] (where food is heated to boiling for a short time at which point the cooking pot before being placed in an insulated box or basket to continue cooking) and [[Rocket_stove|simple fuel-efficient wood stoves]]. Soaking beans or even ''slightly'' sprouting whole grains and pulses/legumes[http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Sprouting_seeds_and_grains], in addition to enhancing digestibility and nutritional values, will shorten cooking times, resulting in more efficient use of sun and fuel.
 
 
* [[Media:IASC TF SAFE Decision Trees FINAL-1-.pdf|Decision Tree Diagrams on Factors Affecting Choice of Fuel Strategy in Humanitarian Settings]]
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* [[Integrated Cooking Method]]
 
* [[Heat-retention cooking]]
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* [[Solar water pasteurization]]
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* [[Solar food drying]]
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* [[Pot-in-pot cooler]]
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* [[Solar food processing]]
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* [[Solar autoclave]]
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* [[Non-cooking uses|Other non-cooking uses for a solar cooker]]
   
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===Fund your project===
Dr. [[Dieter Seifert]] has pointed out that in most parts of the world, to cook a pot of beans, people put the dry beans and the cooking water into a pot and cook it over a wood fire for four hours. If people learn that they can soak the beans overnight first, they can save two hours worth of fuelwood. They save an additional one and a half hours of fuelwood if they learn to heat the soaked beans over a fire or in a solar cooker until the beans have boiled for 10-15 minutes. They can then put the pot into an insulated basket where it will continue to cook for 3-4 hours without using any fuel. The [[Heat-retention cooking|heat-retention cooker]] can be as simple as a basket filled with dry grass or hay. We should all consider the value of such simple changes before one launching into anything more complicated.
 
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* [[Raising funds through grants and donations]]
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* [[Income generation|Raising funds through manufacturing and/or sales]]
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* [[Business development]]
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* [[Carbon credits]]
 
* [[Microcredit]]
 
* [[Solar restaurants and bakeries]]
   
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==Data collection==
On the personal and local level, if you enjoy and benefit from using the sun to cook, talk to people about it. Talk to friends, family, teachers, students, store clerks, people you might sit next to on a bus or stand next to in a line at a store. If you carry copies of a small [[Media:Solarcookleaflet2.pdf|Universal Leaflet]], you will have something to give to anyone who shows an interest, to direct them to further information.
 
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*[[Media:Quick Needs Assessment SCI.pdf|Quick Needs Assessment for Solar Cooking]]
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*[[Media:Solar Cooking Adoption and Impact Survey 2020-06-10.pdf|Solar Cooker Adoption and Impact Survey]]
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*{{NewApr21}}[[Contribute your data]]
   
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==Publications==
Listed below in this article are a number of resources that are helpful when setting up a solar cooking (or integrated cooking) project.
 
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*{{NewApr23}}'''March 2023:''' [[Media:Chalmers Masters Thesis on Kenya Solar Cooking.pdf|Chalmers Masters Thesis on Kenya Solar Cooking]] - ''Alaa Abdul Sater & Johanna Tolly''
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*{{NewMay20}}'''January 2020:''' [[Media:Overcoming Hurdles To Solar Cooking.pdf|Overcoming Hurdles to Solar Cooking]] - ''[[Sara Hjalmarsson]], Stefan Karnebäck''
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*{{NewJan20}}'''October 2019:''' [https://www.solarcookers.org/resources/download/sci-toolkit Solar Cookers International's John Collentine Toolkit]
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*{{NewMar18}}'''January 2018:''' [[Media:Challenges in Promoting Solar Cookers in India - CONSOLFOOD 2018 - Neha Mehta, et al.pdf|Challenges in Promoting Solar Cookers in India]] - ''Neha Mehta, et al
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*{{NewMar18}}'''January 2018:''' [[Media:Creating Programs to Promote Solar Cooking - CONSOLFOOD 2018 - Jennifer L. Gasser, et al.pdf|Creating Programs to Promote Solar Cooking]] - ''Jennifer L. Gasser, et al''
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*{{NewFeb18}}'''February 2018:''' [[Media:Communicating Decentralised Renewable Energy to Financiers and Senior Policymakers - George Marshall, et al - February 2018.pdf|Communicating Decentralised Renewable Energy to Financiers and Senior Polymakers: A Guide for Campaigners and Non-Governmental Organisations]] - ''Climate Outreach''
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*{{NewFeb18}}'''June 2017:''' [https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/6/6b/Unverified_assumptions%2C_overlooking_of_local_needs_and_pro-solution_biases_in_the_solar_cooking_literature_-_L._Iessa_-_2017.pdf?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=e7b70dc7-485d-46d8-be7a-91c49ed7d2c1 What’s cooking? Unverified assumptions, overlooking of local needs and pro-solution biases in the solar cooking literature] - ''L. Iessaa, et al''
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*{{NewFeb17}}'''January 2017:''' [[Media:Diaspora Financing, Developing a Strong Solar Cooking Industry in the Region Smith.pdf|Diaspora Financing, Developing a Strong Solar Cooking Industry in the Region]] - ''Ignacio R. Smith and Sherry McMillan''
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*{{NewFeb17}}'''January 2017:''' [[Media:Experience of Financing a Solar Cookers Project for Fifteen Years in the Andean Region of South America Maldonado.pdf|Experience of Financing a Solar Cookers Project for Fifteen Years in the Andean Region of South America]] - ''Rocio Maldonado''
   
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==Audio and video==
'''Promoting solar cooking in developed countries'''<br />
 
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*{{NewOct23}}'''July 2023: Solar cooking as a higher education gateway towards global engagement'''
The focus of much of the solar cooking, and [[integrated cooking]] promotion is directed at helping poor residents in countries mostly located near the equator. However, interest in solar cooking is moving beyond novelty status in developed countries. Saving energy, and enjoying the cooking experience and tastes that solar cooking offers, is creating market share in more affluent countries. The decision to try solar cooking is relatively a much smaller risk for a higher income family, as a negative outcome will not significantly affect the prosperity of the household.
 
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::[[File:S3B3 Riad Bahur et al. (USA)- Solar cooking as a higher education gateway towards global engagem ...-2|thumb|400px|none]]
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*{{NewDec22}}'''December 2022: SCI speaks with UN representatives at COP27''' - The presentation focusses on responding to country requests for help with meeting their clean technology goals. The CTCN is the technical assistance arm of the UNFCCC, providing direct technical assistance to countries, by helping to define goals, advice on building clean technology capacity, and in offering advice on receiving financial aid for a program tailored to their situation.
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::[[File:COP27 press conference with the UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN)-2|400px|thumb|none]]
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*{{NewSep22}}'''September 2022: Solar cooking awareness:''' [https://www.wamc.org/commentary-opinion/2022-09-02/i-was-just-introduced-to-solar-cooking NE Public Radio commentator, Michael Meeropol, makes the case for solar cooking with input from Solar Cookers International]
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*{{NewJun18}}'''June 2018:''' [http://www.sunpod.de/2018/06/235-sunpod-interview-pia-otte-developing-solar-energy-technologies-for-and-with-people/ 235 SunPod-Interview: Dr. Pia Otte – Developing solar energy technologies for and with people] (First minute in German, interview in English)
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*{{NewJan17}}'''January 2017:'''
   
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::[[File:Solar Cookers International All About Access|thumb|none|400 px|Household air pollution: causes and solutions]]
Hoping to give ecotourism a boost, [[Holms and Friends]] is a company in [[South Africa]] helping the more exclusive tourist destinations to become more energy efficient, and encouraging the use of solar cookers. This type of technology placement becomes a useful way to reach potential users with resources to buy solar cookers. The products will need to offer high efficiency, durability, attractive design, and convenience. Along these lines, The [[Delicias del Sol]] restaurant, known for serving excellent solar cooked food, has become a tourist destination for the village of Villaseca, [[Chile]]. Begun in 2000 with an initial seating capacity of sixteen, the restaurant, as of 2012, seats 120. The dry central valley area receives over 300 days of sunshine a year. The tourists enjoy viewing the solar kitchen at work.
 
   
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The world is becoming a warmer place, and even with resources available to pay for energy, consumers are beginning to appreciate having a non fuel-burning alternative to using their indoor kitchen ovens during hot summer seasons.
 
   
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::[[File:Menzies The most well funded solar cooker program in the world lessons learned from GTZ|thumb|none|400px]]
While the need may not be as extreme as providing safe drinking water, preventing deforestation, and helping to solve the high incidence of respiratory disease associated with cooking over open fires, a more mature marketplace is emerging in developed countries that will be met by enterprising manufacturers and vendors.
 
   
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==Recent news and developments==
 
*'''April 2013 : (PAKISTAN) USMAN INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY''' '''STUDENTS ''' (Neel kumar,Sajid Nawaz,Zaid Bin Asharf,Talha Farooqi, Noureen Fatima ) have made 3 Solar Cooker ,First Solar Box Cooker,Second Cookit,third Parabolic Solar Cooker ) .All this 3 Cooker are working perfectly.These Students have cooked Rice and Pulao as well as Tea on these Solar Cookers.
 
*'''December 2012: Alternative energy funding groups offer options for technology promoters''' - The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) is welcoming online applications with project summaries for concessional loans worth USD 50 million from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) to facilitate renewable energy projects in developing countries, in the first of seven funding cycles totalling USD 350 million. Renewable energy projects must be government-led or government-guaranteed. Online applications close on 12 January 2013, 17:00 (Abu Dhabi local time). [http://www.irena.org/adfd More information...] The [[Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves]] is also offering funding possibilities for new businesses. The Alliance’s Spark Fund (Fund) launches its first round of funding with this Request for Proposal (RFP) as part of the strategy to strengthen supply and enhance demand in the cookstove and fuels sector through innovation and tailored entrepreneurial capacity development. Unfortunately the final submission date is January 10, 2013. [http://www.cleancookstoves.org/funding-opportunities/spark-fund-i.html More information...]
 
   
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::[[File:Otte Mapping global impact data for solar cooking a case study|thumb|none|400px]]
==Advocacy and Publicity==
 
*[http://www.solarcooking.nl/upload/SCN,HoAHowtouseISSC+WPLeaflet%20mrt%202011.pdf How to teach solar cooking as part of the Integrated Cooking Method]
 
*[http://www.solarcooking.nl/upload/10313_SCN%20Kozon%20flyer%20ISSC+WP%2014%20okt%202009.pdf Leaflet for public promotion for illiterate cooks using Integrated Sustainable Solar Cooking]
 
*[http://www.solarcooking.nl/upload/SCN-Kozon-How_to_make_Cookit_WAPI_20-11-2009.pdf Manual How to make CooKit and WAPI 2009]
 
*[[Media:TrainersManual.pdf|'''''Trainers Manual: Teaching Solar Cooking''''']] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]'''
 
*[[Media:FieldGuide.pdf|'''''Field Guide: Spreading Solar Cooking''''']] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]''
 
*[[Media:CooKit_plans_detailed.pdf|'''''Solar Cookers: How to Make, Use, and Enjoy''''']] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]''
 
*[[What can one person or a small group do to promote solar cooking?]]
 
*[http://www.solarcookers.org/programs/advocacy_packet.pdf Advocacy handouts provided for your use by Solar Cookers International]
 
*[[What you can do to promote solar cooking]] (also in [http://solarcooking.org/catala/youcando-cat.htm Catalan], [http://solarcooking.org/francais/youcando-fr.htm French], [http://solarcooking.org/farsi/youcando-fa.htm Persian], [http://solarcooking.org/portugues/youcando-pt.htm Portuguese], [http://solarcooking.org/espanol/youcando-span.htm Spanish], and [http://solarcooking.org/urdu/youcando-ur.pdf Urdu])
 
*[[Presentations]] - PowerPoint slide decks that can be used to introduce solar cooking to groups
 
*[[Organizing Solar Cooking Events]]
 
*[http://www.ehow.com/how_6358578_promote-solar-cooking-fairs.html How to Promote Solar Cooking at Fairs]
 
*[[Media:Solar_Cooking_Poster_18x24_Ver1.pdf‎|Poster that can be printed very large at Kinko's (or other establishment) for display at fundraisers or demonstrations]] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]''
 
*[[Solar Cookers World Network|Joining the Solar Cookers World Network]]
 
*[http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Solarcookleaflet2.pdf Universal Leaflet]
 
   
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*'''July 2014:'''
==Cultural Variables==
 
   
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::[[File:Powers The global public image of solar cookers|thumb|none|400 px]]
{{Main|Solar cooker dissemination and cultural variables}}
 
   
*[[Obstacles to solar cooking]]
 
*[[Media:Identifying_the_Barriers_to_the_Deployment_of_Solar_Cookers_in_the_Energy-Poor_Households_of_Sub-Saharan_Africa.pdf|Identifying the barriers to the deployment of solar cookers in the energy-poor households of sub-Saharan Africa]] - ''Sarah Cochetel''
 
*[[Hard-won lessons]]
 
*'''December 2011:''' [[Media:Solar_In_Asia_Curtis_2012.pdf|Some Big Solar Cooking Project in Asia]] - ''[[Dar Curtis]], [[Solar Household Energy]]''
 
*'''July 2006:''' [[Media:Granada06_mamata_dutta.pdf|Dissemination of Solar Cooker Information]] - ''[[Mamata Dutta]]''
 
*'''July 2006:''' [[Media:Granada06_Paul_Kramer.pdf|Why are Solar Cookers Still Unpopular Among Development Experts?]] - ''[[Paul Krämer]]''
 
*'''July 2006:''' [[Media:Granada06_Mahnaz_Saremi.pdf|Integration of Local Culture and Perception in Marketing of Solar Cookers]] - ''[[Mahnaz Saremi]]''
 
*'''July 2006:''' [[Media:Granada06_Sathyavathi_Muthu.pdf|Integrated Approach for Promoting Solar Cookers in Rural Areas of Tamil Nadu]] - ''Dr. [[Sathyavathi Muthu]] and Ms. [[G. Anuradha]]''
 
*[[Refugee camps|Refugee camps with large solar cooking projects]]
 
*[[:Category:Foods requiring special handling|Foods requiring special handling]] (''ugali'', ''injera'', ''sadza'', etc.)
 
*[http://solarcooking.org/research/specialchallenges4solarcooking.pdf The Special Challenges of Solar Cooking]
 
*[http://solarcooking.org/story1.htm A Story Illustrating the Application of Solar Cooker Design Principles in a Field Project]
 
*[http://she-inc.org/cooking-2.php State of the Art of Solar Cooking: A Global Survey of Practices & Promotion Programs]
 
*[http://solarcooking.org/advocacy/safrica1.htm Solar Cookers and Social Classes in Southern Africa]
 
*[http://solarcooking.org/Ligt-report1.htm Solar Cooking Dissemination Approaches and Experiences in Nepal, Mongolia, and Peru] - ''[[Allart Ligtenberg]]''
 
*[[What can one person or a small group do to promote solar cooking?]]
 
   
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*'''July 2014:'''
==Project Evaluations==
 
*'''April 2011:''' [http://emugoldalumni.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/global-gold-alternative-cooking-technology NaDEET revisits five communities in Namibia that had received solar cooking training in 2009 - 2010.]
 
   
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::[[File:Yes We Do Solar Cook|thumb|none|400 px]]
*'''November 2009:''' [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100217193405/solarcooking/images/f/ff/Touloum_Refugee_Camp_Evaluation_-_November_2009.pdf TchadSolaire Project Evaluation, Touloum Refugee Camp, Chad - Final Report]
 
   
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==Additional resources==
*'''October 2008:''' [http://solarcookers.org/programs/nyakach_evaluation.pdf Sunny Solutions Project in Nyakach Constituency, Nyanza Province, Kenya - Evaluation Report to Solar Cookers International]
 
 
*[[Media:What one person or a small group can do to promote solar cooking RCoyle.pdf|What one person or a small group can do to promote solar cooking]] - ''Ramon Coyle''
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*[[Solar cooking in developing countries|Promoting solar cooking in developing countries]]
 
* [[What you can do to promote solar cooking]]
 
* [[Solar cooking slide decks]] - Presentation slide decks that can be used to introduce solar cooking to groups
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* [[Classroom resources]]
 
* [[Organizing solar cooking events]]
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*{{NewAug15}}'''August 2015:''' [http://www.nature.com/news/sustainability-clean-cooking-empowers-women-1.17562 Sustainability: Clean cooking empowers women] - ''nature, Laura S. Brown and William F. Lankford''
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*'''August 2005:''' [[Media:ICT4D- A Solar Cooking Case Study.pdf|A Solar Cooking Case Study: Investigating Appropriate Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Development in Nigeria]] - ''[[Carole St. Laurent]]'' (An investigation of using local language videos to introduce solar cooking in [[Nigeria]].)
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*'''August 2006:''' [[Media:Digitally Assisted Diffusion of Innovations, Carole Laurent, 2-19-15.pdf|Digitally Assisted Diffusion of Innovations]] - ''[[Carole St. Laurent]]'' (A case is made to encourage the use of instructional videos made in local languages, over printed materials when introducing solar cooking.)
   
 
==See also==
*'''September 2008:''' [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090105184104/solarcooking/images/e/e0/Sunny_Solutions_Final_Report_2008.pdf Sunny Solutions Program, Nyakach, Kenya - Evaluation Report to Solar Cookers International]
 
   
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*'''October 2007:''' [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080205203028/solarcooking/images/7/75/Iridimi_Evaluation_Report_October_2007_compressed.pdf Solar Cooker Project Iridimi, Refugee Camp, Chad - Final Evaluation]
 
 
*'''March 2007:''' [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070330214304/solarcooking/images/0/0e/Dissemination_in_Kenya_Case_Study_Dennery_2007.pdf Solar Cooker Dissemination in Kenya - Evaluation Report to Solar Cookers International]
 
 
*'''August 2006:''' [[Media:Nogales_US-Mexico_Clean_Air_Report_Excerpts_August_2006.pdf|Nogales, US-Mexico Clean Air Report Excerpts August 2006]]
 
 
*'''July 2006:''' [[:Category:Conference papers|Papers presented at past solar cooking conferences]]
 
 
*'''April 2006:''' [[Media:Lasting_Impacts_of_a_Solar_Cooker_Project_in_Bolivia,_April_2006.pdf|Lasting Impacts of a Solar Cooker Project in Bolivia - Bolivia Inti]]
 
 
*'''April 2006:''' [[Media:Lasting_Impacts_of_Solar_Cooker_Projects.pdf|Summary of Lasting Impacts of Solar Cooker Projects - Solar Household Energy, Inc.]]
 
 
*'''March 2005:''' [[Media:Utrech_U._Eval_(Olthof).pdf|Towards Sustainable Relief-Assistance, Varja Foundation Nepal]]
 
 
*'''December 2003:''' [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100711225314/solarcooking/images/4/41/Kakuma_evaluation_2003-12.pdf Solar Cookit Project in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya - Evaluation Report to Solar Cookers International]
 
 
*'''January 2003:''' [http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070104170736/solarcooking/images/8/8b/Aisha_Refugee_Camp_Ethiopia_Evaluation_2003.pdf Aisha Solar Cooking Project, Aisha refugee camp, Ethiopia, - Evaluation Report to Solar Cookers International]
 
 
*'''October 2001:''' [[Media:Executive_Summary_of_a_Solar_Oven_Promotion_in_Ethiopia_1997-1999.pdf|Executive Summary of a Solar Oven Promotion Program In Ethiopia: 1997 - 1999 at the Aisha refugee camp]]
 
 
*'''August 1998:''' [[Media:Summary_of_wood_consumption_study_in_Kakuma_by_Drs._B._Knudson_and_B._Lankford_August_1998._in_Kakuma.pdf|Summary of wood consumption study in Kakuma by Drs. B. Knudson and B. Lankford August 1998.]]
 
 
*[[Media:CASEP Lessons Learned.pdf|Central American Solar Energy Project (CASEP) Lessons Learned]]
 
 
==Academic Resources==
 
{{Main|Classroom resources}}
 
 
==Project Resources==
 
*[http://www.she-inc.org/docs/137.pdf Microfinance Intervention for Financing Solar Cooking Technologies - Financing with Savings (Executive Summary)] - ''Solar Household Energy''
 
*[[Media:IASC_TF_SAFE_Decision_Trees_FINAL-1-.pdf|Decision Tree Diagrams on Factors Affecting Choice of Fuel Strategy in Humanitarian Settings]]
 
*[http://www.prlog.org/10975762-sun-ovens-international-seeks-to-partner-with-ngos-to-promote-solar-cooking.html Sun Ovens International Seeks to Partner with NGOs to Promote Solar Cooking]
 
*[[Media:25_countries_with_most_solar_cooking_potential.pdf|Statistics for the 25 countries with the greatest solar cooking potential]] - ''[[Solar Cookers International]]''
 
*[[Predicting the usefulness of solar cooking in a given locality]] (also in [http://solarcooking.org/portugues/predicting-solar-cooker-usefulness-pt.htm Portuguese])
 
*[[Cooking for large groups]]
 
*[[Supplies]]
 
*[[:Category:Materials|Detailed information on pots, foil, cardboard, etc.]]
 
* [[Solar cooking for the homeless]]
 
*[[Clean Development Mechanism]]
 
*[[Wholesale price ranges for various solar cookers]]
 
*[[Raising funds|Raising funds for your project]]
 
*[[Non-cooking uses]]
 
*[http://solarcooking.org/market.htm The untapped market for solar cookers] (also in [http://solarcooking.org/portugues/market-pt.htm Portuguese])
 
*[[Solar radiation|Solar radiation maps]]
 
*[[Hot surface warning signs]]
 
 
==Business Resources==
 
*[[Income generation]]
 
*[[Mass-producing CooKits]]
 
*[[Solar restaurants and bakeries]]
 
*[[Turnkey manufacturing systems]] (Certain high-quality manufactured solar cookers are available for local production in developing countries.)
 
*[[Solar food processing]]
 
*[[Cost savings from solar cooking]]
 
*[[Microcredit]]
 
*[[Wholesale price ranges for various solar cookers]]
 
*[[Water Pasteurization Indicator production]]
 
*[http://perso.wanadoo.fr/synopsis/gtz.pdf?Moving Ahead with Solar Cookers -- Acceptance and Introduction to the Market] from [[GTZ]]
 
*[http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/solar_cooking.html All solar cooking manufacturers on Alibaba.com]
 
* '''July 2006:''' [[Media:Granada06_padmaja_reddy.pdf|Promotion of Employment Generation Through Solar Cookers and Dryers]] - ''[[Padmaja Reddy]]''
 
 
==See also==
 
*[[Most significant solar cooking projects]]
 
*[[Solar Cookers World Network]]
 
*[[United Nations Millennium Development Goals|Solar cookers support all of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals]]
 
*[[Solar cooker dissemination and cultural variables]]
 
*[[Where is solar cooking possible?]]
 
*[[Solar Cookers International]]
 
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Project planning

Determine whether solar cooking is appropriate in your area

Learn from the work of others and make contacts

Access handbooks and training materials

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The John Collentine Solar Cooking Toolkit
Solar Cookers International created this toolkit to teach the basics of solar cooking and its promotion
Solar Cooker Project Best Practices Manual
Solar Cooker Project: Best Practices Manual
Jewish World Watch created this manual that details how to assure a successful solar cooking project in refugee camps.
Trainers Manual-Teaching Solar Cooking
Trainers Manual: Teaching Solar Cooking - Solar Cookers International
Field Guide-Spreading Solar Cooking
Field Guide: Spreading Solar Cooking - Solar Cookers International
Solar Cookers-How to Make, Use, and Enjoy
Solar Cookers: How to Make, Use, and Enjoy - Solar Cookers International
This is a handbook published by Solar Cookers International that includes detailed plans for building a CooKit solar panel cooker. (There are also detailed versions in Arabic, French, Malagasy, Spanish, English for Kenya, and Galician.)
Integrated Sustainable Solar Cooking - Instruction leaflet for end users
Integrated Sustainable Solar Cooking - Visual instruction guide - Solar Cookers Netherlands
Construction of Solar Cookers and Driers - Pro-Agro
Construction of Solar Cookers and Driers - Christelle Souriau & David Amelin
This is an excellent overview of solar cooking basics and simple solar cooker and dryer construction methods.
Peace Corps Improved Cookstoves Manual 2013
Peace Corps Improved Cookstoves Manual (2013)
Dari parabolic cooker manual cover, 5-18-22
How to Use a Parabolic Solar Cooker (Dari and English) - Grace Magney.

Determine which model(s) to work with

Determine the availability of materials and components

Information on solar cooking individual foods

Additional technologies to consider

Fund your project

Data collection

Publications

Audio and video

  • July 2023: Solar cooking as a higher education gateway towards global engagement
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S3B3 Riad Bahur et al. (USA)- Solar cooking as a higher education gateway towards global engagem ...-2

  • December 2022: SCI speaks with UN representatives at COP27 - The presentation focusses on responding to country requests for help with meeting their clean technology goals. The CTCN is the technical assistance arm of the UNFCCC, providing direct technical assistance to countries, by helping to define goals, advice on building clean technology capacity, and in offering advice on receiving financial aid for a program tailored to their situation.
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COP27 press conference with the UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN)-2

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Solar Cookers International All About Access

Household air pollution: causes and solutions

  • July 2014:
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Menzies The most well funded solar cooker program in the world lessons learned from GTZ

  • July 2014:
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Otte Mapping global impact data for solar cooking a case study

  • July 2014:
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Powers The global public image of solar cookers


  • July 2014:
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Yes We Do Solar Cook

Additional resources

See also