Sub-Sector
Solar
Country
Pakistan
Description of technology
A solar cooker, or solar oven, is a device which uses the energy of sunlight to heat food or drink to cook it or sterilize it.
The three most common types of solar cookers are box cookers, curved concentrators (parabolics) and panel cookers.
Box cookers
Box cookers cook food at moderate to high temperatures and often accommodate multiple pots. Worldwide, they are the most widespread.
Parabolic cookers
Curved concentrator cookers, or "parabolics," cook fast at high temperatures, but require frequent adjustment and supervision for safe operation.
Panel cookers
Panel cookers incorporate elements of box and curved concentrator cookers. They are simple and relatively inexpensive to buy or produce.
The three most common types of solar cookers are box cookers, curved concentrators (parabolics) and panel cookers.
Box cookers
Box cookers cook food at moderate to high temperatures and often accommodate multiple pots. Worldwide, they are the most widespread.
Parabolic cookers
Curved concentrator cookers, or "parabolics," cook fast at high temperatures, but require frequent adjustment and supervision for safe operation.
Panel cookers
Panel cookers incorporate elements of box and curved concentrator cookers. They are simple and relatively inexpensive to buy or produce.
Specific Features
Solar cooking is the simplest, safest, most convenient way to cook food without consuming fuels or heating up the kitchen. Many people choose to solar cook for these reasons. But for hundreds of millions of people around the world who cook over fires fuel
Keywords (maximum 5)
Solar thermal, solar cooker, Alternate way of cooking
Status of Technology
Commercial Prototype
Benefits/Advantages
Solar cookers are beneficial specially for women
As there is scarcity of wood and women walk for miles to collect wood, spend their major income on purchase of fuel source. The use of solar cookers w
As there is scarcity of wood and women walk for miles to collect wood, spend their major income on purchase of fuel source. The use of solar cookers w
Areas of application/Business opportunities
Rural and Semi-urban areas of the country which meet their domestic fuel needs by burning fuel wood or animal dung
List of components used
Solar cookers require three (3) components: glazing, insulation and reflectors.
Name of the component
Box Type solar cooker , Parabolic / Concentrator Type Solar Cooker
Heat output delivered
Box Type solar cooker - The temperature achieved with in the box is about 120 degree Celsius , Parabolic / Concentrator Type Solar Cooker - The temperature achieved at the bottom of the vessel could range from 300 to 400 degree Celsius
Cooling system
Not needed
Total investment
Cost of the solar cooker (parabolic type) is about 70$ to 80 $
Technology transfer terms
Consultancy
Name of the organization
Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET
Address/Zip code
No. 25, H-9, Islamabad - Pakistan
City/country
Islamabad / Pakistan
Telephone/fax
+92-51-9258228/ +92-51-9258229
E-mail