Experimental characterization and performance comparison of four prototypes of panel solar cooker for low to high sun elevations

Aquilanti, Alessia; Tomassetti, Sebastiano; Coccia, Gianluca; Muccioli, Matteo; Nicola, Giovanni Di

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136158

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“…Resembling open, three‐sided boxes, panel cookers are equipped with reflective panels that efficiently channel sunlight onto a cooking pot (Aquilanti, Tomassetti, Coccia, et al, 2023; Gupta et al, 2021). These cookers perform optimally during the warmer months when wind and heat dissipation are minimal concerns.…”

Section: Classification Of Solar Cooking Systemsmentioning

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A comprehensive review of solar cooking systems

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Muratçobanoğlu,

Mandev

et al. 2024

WIREs Energy & Environment

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This work presents an extensive and thorough examination of solar cooking systems, offering a comprehensive overview of their design, functionality, and practical implications. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and technological advancements, the paper highlights the various types of solar cooking methods and their respective benefits. The study delves into the environmental, social, and economic advantages of solar cooking systems, presenting their potential to reduce energy demands and cooking‐related challenges in diverse regions. By synthesizing a wide range of research, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and individuals interested in harnessing solar energy for sustainable and efficient cooking solutions. Additionally, this study contributes to the understanding and promotion of solar cooking as a viable and environmentally friendly alternative. It also analyzes why solar cooking systems have not become widespread and reveals the obstacles facing them.This article is categorized under: Sustainable Energy > Solar Energy

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Section: Classification Of Solar Cooking Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comprehensive review of solar cooking systems

Ceviz,

Muratçobanoğlu,

Mandev

et al. 2024

WIREs Energy & Environment

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“…In developing countries, cooking remains a dominant end-use of energy demand (Nahar, Silva, V., O., Araújo, E., S., Filho, E., D., S., Araújo., P., L., B. 2014). For this reason, the widespread use of solar cooking brings environmental, social, and economic benefits, with a positive impact especially for low-income families living in rural or suburban areas (Otte, 2013;Aquilanti et al, 2023). Predatory deforestation generated by firewood collection could be mitigated, contributing to the preservation of fauna and flora, while the cost of energy for cooking purposes would be drastically reduced worldwide (Gallagher, 2011;Panwar et al, 2012;Otte, 2013).…”

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A Solar Cooking Workshop for Low-Income Communities: A Social and Environmental Initiative

Silva

Araújo

et al. 2023

Rev. Bras. Geog. Fis.

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Brazil is a tropical country which has an average of 250 sunny days per year. Unfortunately, very little solar energy is used for both heating water and for food cooking with solar cookers. Traditional cooking process demands fuel consumption while solar cooking takes advantage of the abundant, free solar energy. This article proposes the use of affordable panel solar cookers, with a sustainable design, based on waste materials, such as cardboard and potato chips metallized plastic bags as alternative materials to commercial reflective aluminum foil or reflective plastic films. Our work is an example of the feasibility of simple, fast and low-cost solar cooking apparatus and techniques dissemination among underprivileged communities.

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