The Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology published an article on SHE’s solar cooking project in Gaga refugee camp entitled “Solar Cookers in Africa supported by Lutheran World Federation and other partners,” highlighting the HotPot solar cooker’s… Read More
TR-01.1 Theoretical model of temperatures in a HotPot This report describes transient heating experiments with the 5-liter size “HotPot” solar cooker, using 1 liter of cooking oil as the load. The methodology here is “semi-empirical”, meaning that basic… Read More
Since 2003, SHE has been conducting solar cooking projects in rural Mexico, and this work continues today. This article describes the history of our efforts — with local partners — to introduce solar cookers and provide training and… Read More
REVIEW OF THE HOTPOT Hannah Rolland is a senior at Elon University in North Carolina, majoring in Environmental and International Studies. She is currently conducting research regarding the potential to use solar cookers to pasteurize water to provide… Read More
SHE works through private entities, governments and local NGOs to establish the sustainable distribution of solar ovens. SHE provides training of local instructors who in turn train others – the “cascade” effect. Base line surveys are conducted before… Read More
The pot assembly comprises a 5-liter black-enameled steel pot supported by its rim inside a covered, transparent, tempered glass bowl. There is a half-inch of air space between the pot and the bowl. The heat retained inside the… Read More
Through field experience and research, SHE perceived the need for a mass-produced solar oven that was durable, efficient, easy-to-use, portable and commercially viable. After years of research the HotPotTM design was completed in 2004. It evolved from the… Read More
A small solar cooker distribution and training pilot project in the Gaga refugee camp in Chad led to a larger effort. Both projects were managed under the auspices of and with funding support from the U.N. High Commissioner… Read More
Nice video on how the HotPot works and how to use it. Narrated in Spanish. Frijoles hirviendo con el sol en mi olla solar.
by Pat McArdle, Summer 2009 On April 22nd, solar cooker advocates gathered at Google Headquarters in Mt. View, CA. for a day-long demo organized by SHE Board Chairman Pat McArdle and Mark Aubin, the founder of Google Earth. Google’s… Read More