| Solar Cooking Clearinghouses |
Solar Cooking Archive
A clearinghouse on solar cooking sites produced by Solar Cookers International, the largest U.S.-based solar cooking organization.
www.solarcooking.org Centre Neuchâtelois de Cuisine Solaire
A Swiss-based solar cooking clearinghouse (text on the site is in French).
www.cuisinesolaire.com Energia
An international network on Gender and Sustainable Energy, its objective is to 'engender' energy through information exchange, training, research, advocacy and by taking action.
www.energia.org Promoters and Researchers In Non-Conventional Energy (PRINCE)
A volunteer-based group dedicated to creating a better world for everyone through the use of renewable energy, based in Dhule, India.
www.princeindia.org Network of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (NEED)
The uplifting of marginalized communities and the alleviation of poverty in general, with a focus on economic and socio-political empowerment of women. NEED was founded by Ashoka fellow Mr. Anil K. Singh.
www.indianeed.org Partnership for Clean Indoor Air (PCIA)
Brings together governments, public and private organizations, multilateral institutions, industry and others to increase the use of affordable, reliable, clean, efficient, and safe home cooking and heating practices. This partnership was launched in 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development.
www.pciaonline.org International Solar Energy Society
The implementation of technologies for food processing and conservation through solar energy can help to reduce poverty, improve local economic opportunities and health conditions, and reduce environmental damage. In particular in those countries with a high solar radiation potential proper solar technologies can assist sustainable development in small rural communities. However, the full potential still needs to be explored. In this project the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) intends to establish a global network of interested parties (NGO’s, politicians, farmers, and experts), that will aim to gather, further develop and promote efficient methods of solar food processing and conservation.
www.solarfood.org Kyoto Twist Solar Cooking Society
The mission of the Kyoto Twist Solar Cooking Society is to support the spread of solar cooking in the world as a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating poverty.
www.kyototwist.org Asase Di Mu Ecovillage
A small-scale sustainable technology ecovillage in Ghana that plans to evolve into an eco-education destination with solar cooking as one of the featured technologies.
www.asasedimuecovillage.org
| Solar Oven Manufacturers and Product Designs |
Radical Energy Saving Cooking Appliances
South African online store featuring solar cookers, fuel-efficient stoves and retained heat cookers.
www.solarcookers.co.za Solar Cooker Manufacturers
List of makers of various solar cookers maintained by Solar Cookers International.
www.solarcooking.org/manufacture.htm Commercial Producers
List of makers of various solar cookers maintained by the South African solar cooker website.
www.solarcookers.co.za/commercial.html Review of Solar Cooker Designs
Dr. Ashok Kundapur’s review of approximately 60 major solar oven designs, 69 variations and over 100 drawings of solar cookers.
members.tripod.com/~ashokk_3/ Rohitas Electronics
Tulsi Solar cookers manufactured by Rohitas Electronics.
www.rohitassolarcooker.com Soltac
A maker of “earth friendly, low impact” products including a solar cooker designed for backpackers.
soltac.bampton.com ULOG Freiburg
ULOG is a sturdy, effective box cooker that is adaptable to a variety of materials and common hand-crafting skills. ULOG members have spread thousands of solar cookers in many countries, including Argentina, Burkina Faso, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali, and Sudan.
www.solarfood.de
| Solar Oven Reasearch and Educational Tools |
Solar Oven Development and Testing Project
Development and testing of the HotPot solar oven for Solar Household Energy, Inc. at the Florida Solar Energy Center.
www.fsec.ucf.edu/Solar/PROJECTS/SolarCooker/cooker.htm Teacher Resources
Educational material for teachers from the Florida Solar Research Center.
fsec.ucf.edu/ed/k12_teach_rsrc/index.htm Indoor Smoke: Breaking Down Respiratory Defences
World Health Organization's new world map that shows the health impact smoke-filled kitchens have on women and children.
www.who.int/ceh/publications/en/09indoorsmoke.pdf NASA Surface Meteorology & Solar Energy Database
Database of solar insolation information for regions of the world. Levels of 4kWh/m2 and above are suitable for solar cooking.
www.eso.org/gen-fac/pubs/astclim/espas/world/ION/ion-pwv.html Freedom Towns of America
Information about green energy, green building, water sources, herbal health, whole foods and transportation.
www.freedomtowns.com/index.html The HotPot on Current TV
The HotPot is currently highlighted in a 5-minute video on Current TV and the spot needs your vote to stay online! Current TV is an independent media company, founded in 2005, and led by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, and businessman Joel Hyatt. Please visit the site to cast your vote!
www.current.tv/watch/78994732 State of the Art of Solar Cooking Monograph
Dr. Barabara Knudson’s global survey of solar cooking. September 2004
 State of the Art of Solar Cooking Monograph-Full text (232 page download)
State of the Art of Solar Cooking Monograph-Executive summary
Global map
Depicts populations in regions of abundant sunshine
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