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Hi folks, you are invited to visit my youtube channel were I show my DIY Solar oven. Unlike many other panel solar cookers it withstand rain and reaches high temperatures of 100 110 Celsius (220-250 Fahrenheit) and you can easily fold it to A4 size. I think that solar oven is the most affordable and effective free energy solution. Actually in many traditional households were there several children gas bills (including microwave, oven, toster, kettle) exceed more then twice bills on electricity. Even more if you live in desert or in arid climate you can use Solncebranka as a refrigerator because it keeps 100 C during all day so food doesn't get burned or spoiled and in the night you have very chilly weather in the desert so it doesn't get spoiled during night time. You can leave food for several days this way without any refrigiration! Maybe this is solution you were looking for what do you think?
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Solar ovens are simple to build and very effective for cooking. You'll be surprised how hot they can get and how good the food tastes. Solar ovens are being promoted for use in 3rd world countries to stop deforestation and reduce air pollution. -
Why only in 3rd world countries? Do you think that in first world gas supplies are endless, actually whoever won't make or buy solar oven will die like a dinosaur in 30 years when gas/oil supplies are over, or will turn to fleshy vulture devouring rat flesh without baking.... I guess it will be the fate of all lazy folks who won't get ready to ApokalypsisComment
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Sampo you are full of CRUMBMSEE, PEComment
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OKIE DOKIE is full of CRUMB
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solar oven
For someone who doesn't want to try and make one of these themselves, would anyone recommend any of the products you can buy out there? Does anyone use a solar oven on a regular basis? Or, are these just a hassle to use?Comment
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Premade Sun Ovens
Solar cooking is fun and healthy. That said, it takes an investment of your time and a willingness to have some failures. This is true of the premade solar ovens. I've been using my Sunovens for a few years, it's a blast. I still have failures from time to time. This means I have to finish on the stove, grill, etc.
If you're interested, you can check out a video I made of Paul Munsen a couple of weeks ago. He's the president of Sunoven International. He gave a seminar in our back yard. He goes into the benefits and advantages.
The video is on my YouTube channel (Designcbts) and is called "SunOven Seminar with Paul Munsen" Good luck!Comment
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''Solar cooking is fun and healthy''
Fun for some maybe but if it has to be cooked by me I consider it inedible. The healthy part is horse hocky - no different than any other style.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Comment
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I would tend to agree if the claim is that the food is in any way healthier or better for the consumer than something cooked some other way. But the placebo effect can sure make it seem to taste better if you think you are doing something good!
Not yet for the US market (except maybe for really deep off-grid), but in some countries in the rural areas all of the burnable wood has been consumed, dung is in short supply, there is no electric power (and using it for cooking would be a true waste) and imported charcoal or kerosene costs more than most can afford. So that aspect of solar cooking is green and not blather.SunnyBoy 3000 US, 18 BP Solar 175B panels.Comment
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I agree - nothing at all wrong with a solar oven but there are no 'special properties' either.
The numerous styles of preparing food have a major affect - the heat source doesn't.
They are especially beneficial in poor countries - helps keep the peasants from cutting down every living thing for fire wood at least.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Comment
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Special Properties
The real "special property" is, unlike photovoltaic, thermal and wind alternative power systems, a solar oven will pay for itself. Only if you use it, of course. If you cook, heat or dehydrate in one the return on investment will be months - not years. These savings will be realized through savings on your airconditioning as well as fuel costs.
A solar oven is more forgiving than conventional ovens. Other than sugary things like brownies or cookies, it's kind of difficult to burn food. This is because moisture is retained (at least in Sunovens).
Do any of you use solar ovens (homemade or premade)?Comment
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Russ..The numerous styles of preparing food have a major affect - the heat source doesn't.
If you dont believe there is a difference try first cooking rice on a gas stove then in a dedicated electric rice cooker. The first thing I noticed was the cooked rice looks different. And it does taste different.
There is a further difference if cooked in a solar oven..
I seriously doubt there is any nutritional difference.. but there are differences in looks and taste.Comment
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