SuniCook
The Solution
The SuniCook is an improved sustainable model of parabolic cooker produced in Europe.
A shell-shaped (parabolic) surface composed of polished aluminum reflects the sunlight to a central point in the SolarCooker. In the middle is a metal baking tray (20 to 20 cm) with a black heat resistant coating where the dish comes. Precisely because the light comes in from four directions, the temperature in the heart of the solar oven rises quickly to 250°C. In the central cooking area it’s easy to cook, bake, steam and with plenty of sunshine, one can even grill. Since it is a deep parabolic cooker, there is no risk of blinding or burning, it is easy to assemble (roughly 20 minutes) and easy to handle with a total weight of less than 10 kg.
In order to work most efficiently an integrated indicator shows the user the optimal orientation of the cooker.
Background Information & Social Impact
According to the WHO, air pollution is one of the most frequent reasons for death in low-income countries. Many people suffer from the long-term effects of indoor air pollution which is especially for women often a result from cooking with wood or gasoline. SolSuffit.org with the SuniCook is a CLIMAT project aiming to improve the health of local people in developing countries by avoiding smoke inhalation and it helps children going to school instead of collecting wood all day.
Additionally it reduces deforestation and thereby reduces CO2 emission as well desertification. This way of solar cooking should be part of a large vision entity finding the most efficient industrial and commercial synergies to combine the social and environmental mission with its economical dimension.
Costs/Affordability in Sales Market
We try to make this innovative and sustainable product for less than 85 € production.
Cost 1 unit for HUMANITARY projects: 100 € excl. tax.
Commercial price 176 €: for each purchased SuniCook1 unit is donated to Africa with help of our sponsor Bricsys.
With your support and help of international NGOs (already contact and support of local UN org. & WWF Belgium) we can bring the SuniCook for less than 50 $ to their villages, our dream is 15-25 $ for local people in developing countries (humanitary projects) which means a pay-back time of a few months.
Don't forget that in some regions people spend 2 to 5 $/day for coal (fuel) only for cooking.
Facts & Figures
- high performance: up to 650 W in seconds by clear sky.
- safe to use: no risk of blinding or burning.
- easy to handle by 1 person: weight < 10 kg.
- no tools for assembly within 30 minutes.
- high quality of material: stainless steel and Al.
- indicator shows correct orientation.
- rotation of cooker between 0 and 90 ° (--> to use in every country).
- family size developing countries: up to 10 meals.
- good stability in windy conditions.
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Key Facts
Organization: SolSuffit
Website: http://www.solarcooking.be
Contact: Roland Devicq
Email: roland.devicq@skynet.be
Operating in: Belgium
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2217d | TheSolarCookernice morning today with a lot of sun :-)
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3105d | TheSolarCooker@SolarCookersORG Hy Rene isn't it time to test the new SolarCookerEco3? More stable, easy to handle and more power then all systems on earth
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3106d | TheSolarCooker@JanRobben @marjondehond indien je problemen hebt met de afstelling geef je vragen dan maar door het eitje ziet er overigens super uit
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3106d | TheSolarCooker@jan robben met de vele wolken is dit een eenvoudige truc om goed te koken op een solarcooker
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3106d | TheSolarCooker@jan robben, bakken kan je best in een gietijzeren pan met onstabiel weer. Ze heeft de eigenschap om de warmte goed bij te houden
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3106d | TheSolarCookerhey Jan, als je een zware pan neemt, liefst uit gtietijzer kan het echt geen kwaad als de zon even uitgaat De pan via http://t.co/Tmnotonq
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3106d | TheSolarCooker@adela suncooking onbereikbaar???? bel me even
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3131d | TheSolarCooker@ShahjeeSolar, never considered to add the new SolarCookerEco3 on your website in USA? Could be a win-win for both companies! Let me know!
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3131d | TheSolarCookerSolarCookerEco3 staat dit weekeinde op solidarity village op couler cafe Brussels http://t.co/gLnakOrr
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3134d | TheSolarCooker@AdelaKaljic proficiat mety je nieuwe website meid ziet er super uit. nu de zon nog en alles komt goed. Benieuwd hoe het loopt vandaag
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Food & Agriculture