The majority of people using solar cookers (also known as solar ovens) live predominantly in 3rd World countries; especially India, China, Africa and Tibet. However, Western countries are beginning to harness and adopt this cheap and sustainable form of energy with America, and Europe paving the path forward.

• Many women, especially refugees, trek many miles to obtain cooking fuel, and the reliance on wood for fuel has led to deforestation in many areas. SCI and other organizations help impoverished communities gain access to solar ovens to cook food, pasteurize water and sterilize medical equipment.

• Tibet and China are the most prolific users of solar cookers due to their limited firewood supplies – there are few trees in Tibet. Approximately 100,000 solar cookers are sold in China every year.

If you’ve built a solar oven and you would like to share your experiences, we would love to hear from you.

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