Aluminium Solar Cooker, Color : Silver

A solar cooker is an eco-friendly device that uses solar energy to cook food. It’s an excellent way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower energy costs, and minimise environmental impact. Here's an overview of how solar cookers work, their types, benefits, and key considerations.

How It Works

Solar cookers utilise the principles of concentrating, collecting, and converting sunlight into heat for cooking. Here's a basic outline of the process:

1. Concentration:

   • Mirrors or reflective surfaces concentrate sunlight onto a small area to maximise heat.

2. Absorption:

   • The concentrated sunlight is absorbed by a dark-colored cooking pot or a surface that converts sunlight into heat.

3. Heat Retention:

   • The cooking area is enclosed, often with a glass or plastic cover, to retain heat and cook the food.

Types of Solar Cookers

1. Box Cookers:

   • A box cooker consists of an insulated box with a transparent lid. Reflectors are often used to direct more sunlight into the box. These cookers can reach moderate temperatures and are suitable for slow cooking.

2. Panel Cookers:

   • Panel cookers use reflective panels to focus sunlight onto a pot placed in a transparent plastic bag or under a glass cover. They are simple to build and use, but usually achieve lower temperatures than box or parabolic cookers.

3. Parabolic Cookers:

   • Parabolic cookers use a parabolic-shaped reflector to concentrate sunlight onto a focal point where the cooking pot is placed. These cookers can achieve high temperatures, allowing for frying and grilling.