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{{CountryPageHeader|Solvatten_Obama.png|While visiting Stockholm, [[Sweden]], in September 2013, President Obama asked for a visit to the Royal Institute of Technology KTH to see the latest research in energy solutions, research, and innovation. Petra Wadström, inventor of [[Solvatten]], a solar [[water pasteurization]] system, was given the opportunity to present the unique device and demonstrate how it is used around the world to improve health, empower women, and lower {{CO2}} emissions. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt also attended the presentation, acknowledging the technology as a solution for global challenges.}}
 
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*'''September 2013: President Obama meets with inventor of Solvatten''' During the course of his one day in Stockholm, [[Sweden]], President Obama asked for a visit to the Royal Institute of Technology KTH to see the latest research in energy solutions, research and innovation. Inventor of [[Solvatten]], [[Petra Wadström]] was given the opportunity to present the unique Solvatten Solar Water System and how it is used around the world to improve health, empower women and lower CO2 emissions. Swedish Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt also attended the presentation, acknowledging the technology as a solution for global challenges. [http://www.idrelay.com/v4_idrweb.asp?q=4FE-7B9-1E3C-5A Read more...]
 
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*{{NewNov19}}'''November 2018: Kitchen Facility with Rocket Stoves in Ghana''' - [[Engineers Without Borders - Sweden]] is constructing a new kitchen at Wulugu Senior High School in [[Ghana]]. With the new kitchen solution through the use of multiple [[Rocket Stove]]s, teachers, workers and children at the school will be able to continue their everyday life without inhaling any smoke that causes health problems.
   
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*'''November 2013: Petra Wadström wins the Polhem Prize for the Solvatten system''' - The Polhem Prize is awarded by the Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers for a high-level technological innovation or an ingenious solution to a technical problem. The innovation must present environmental benefits and be available and show competitive on the open market. The jury states: "Petra Wadström's innovation Solvatten is low tech but none the less ingenious. It addresses a growing global problem to millions of people living in poverty and without access to safe water and clean energy."
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*'''September 2013: President Obama meets with inventor of Solvatten''' - During the course of his one day in Stockholm, [[Sweden]], President Obama asked for a visit to the Royal Institute of Technology KTH to see the latest research in energy solutions, research, and innovation. Inventor of [[Solvatten]], Petra Wadström was given the opportunity to present the unique Solvatten Solar Water System and demonstrate how it is used around the world to improve health, empower women, and lower {{CO2}} emissions. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt also attended the presentation, acknowledging the technology as a solution for global challenges.
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*{{NewJun19}}[https://skaffasolkok.nu/blog/ Sara Hjalmarsson's Blog]
 
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*{{NewNov20}}'''2019:''' [[Media:Årsredovisning+INGENJÖRER+UTAN+GRÄNSER+190101-191231.pdf|Annual Report]] - ''[[Engineers Without Borders - Sweden]]''
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*{{NewApr19}}'''February 2018:''' [https://www.dailytelescope.com/saltx-hackathon-winners-to-solve-climate-change/69194 SaltX hackathon winners to solve climate change] - ''The Daily Telescope''
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Solvatten Obama
While visiting Stockholm, Sweden, in September 2013, President Obama asked for a visit to the Royal Institute of Technology KTH to see the latest research in energy solutions, research, and innovation. Petra Wadström, inventor of Solvatten, a solar water pasteurization system, was given the opportunity to present the unique device and demonstrate how it is used around the world to improve health, empower women, and lower CO2 emissions. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt also attended the presentation, acknowledging the technology as a solution for global challenges.

Events[]

Featured international events[]

SE for ALL forum logo 2024, 10-3-23
  • 4-6 June 2024 (Bridgetown, Barbados): Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum - The event will be co-hosted by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the government of Barbados. It is a platform for government, business and finance leaders, entrepreneurs, and youth and community representatives from around the world to come together to broker new partnerships, spur new investment, and address challenges at the nexus of energy, climate, and development. More information...

Online events[]

Requests for proposal[]

  • Decentralized Renewable Energy Solutions utilizing Solar and Bio-Energy - Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments of ScienceDirect, is requesting guest-author submissions. The special issue, VSI: DRES is devoted to publishing research articles reporting the innovative designs and design interventions in solar thermal and bio-energy for decentralized energy systems (DES). It includes i) new and novel designs of prototype or commercial devices and technologies, their development, modeling and simulations and experimental validation; ii) innovations for processes, techniques, utilization, and applications; iii) novel use of materials for improving efficiency, performance, techno-economic feasibility, and sustainability and iv) research findings addressing the socio-economic, health and safety impacts, and life cycle assessments leading to proposing novel devices for DES. The Deadline for submission is 31 July 2024. More submittal information...
See also: Global Calendar of Events and past events in Sweden

News[]

  • November 2018: Kitchen Facility with Rocket Stoves in Ghana - Engineers Without Borders - Sweden is constructing a new kitchen at Wulugu Senior High School in Ghana. With the new kitchen solution through the use of multiple Rocket Stoves, teachers, workers and children at the school will be able to continue their everyday life without inhaling any smoke that causes health problems.
  • November 2013: Petra Wadström wins the Polhem Prize for the Solvatten system - The Polhem Prize is awarded by the Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers for a high-level technological innovation or an ingenious solution to a technical problem. The innovation must present environmental benefits and be available and show competitive on the open market. The jury states: "Petra Wadström's innovation Solvatten is low tech but none the less ingenious. It addresses a growing global problem to millions of people living in poverty and without access to safe water and clean energy."
  • September 2013: President Obama meets with inventor of Solvatten - During the course of his one day in Stockholm, Sweden, President Obama asked for a visit to the Royal Institute of Technology KTH to see the latest research in energy solutions, research, and innovation. Inventor of Solvatten, Petra Wadström was given the opportunity to present the unique Solvatten Solar Water System and demonstrate how it is used around the world to improve health, empower women, and lower CO2 emissions. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt also attended the presentation, acknowledging the technology as a solution for global challenges.

History[]

Archived articles

Climate and culture[]

Resources[]

Possible funding[]

Blogs[]

Reports[]

Articles in the media[]

External links[]

Contacts[]

The entities listed below are either based in Sweden, or have established solar cooking projects there:

SCI Associates[]

NGOs[]

Manufacturers and vendors[]

Individuals[]

Government agencies[]

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