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The History of Solar Cooking in Sierra Leone

There is scant information about solar cooking in Sierra Leone in State of the Art of Solar Cooking by Dr. Barbara Knudson.

Climate, Culture, and Special Considerations

In Sierra Leone low grades of energy dominate the energy scene; about 87% of the total energy used in Sierra Leone is traditional fuels, that is, firewood and charcoal. In terms of cooking, wood is the predominant household energy source and it accounts for about 92% of the domestic energy use while charcoal accounts for 4.8%. Electricity and gas between them account for only 0.4% of household energy consumption. The petroleum product used in households is predominantly kerosene, which contributes about 2.7%.[1]

See also

• Solar cooker dissemination and cultural variables

Resources

Possible funders for solar cooking projects in Sierra Leone

• Salone Microfinance Trust (SMT), a partner of ChildFund International
• Association for Rural Development (ARD)

Reports

• 1989: Solar Cookers International project report

Articles in the media

Audio and video

Solar Cooking in Sierra Leone West Africa(03:35)
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Web pages

• Carolyn van Gurp's Sierra Leone Journal

Sierra Leone contacts

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Government agencies

Eductional institutions

Individuals

Manufacturers and vendors

See also