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| − | The three most common types of solar cookers are heat-trap boxes, curved concentrators (parabolics) and panel cookers. Hundreds — if not thousands — of variations on these basic types exist. Additionally, several large-scale solar cooking systems have been developed to meet the needs of institutions worldwide. |
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| − | [[Image:Box-type.jpg|left|girl with box cooker]] |
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| − | ===Box cookers=== |
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| − | Box cookers cook at moderate to high temperatures and often accommodate multiple pots. Worldwide, they are the most widespread. There are several hundred thousand in India alone. See [[Box cookers]]. |
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| − | [[Image:Parabolic-type.jpg|right|woman with parabolic cooker]] |
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| − | ===Curved concentrator cookers=== |
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| − | Curved concentrator cookers, or "parabolics," cook fast at high temperatures, but require frequent adjustment and supervision for safe operation. Several hundred thousand exist, mainly in China. They are especially useful for large-scale institutional cooking. See [[Parabolic cookers]]. |
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| − | ===Panel cookers=== |
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| − | Panel cookers incorporate elements of box and curved concentrator cookers. They are simple and relatively inexpensive to buy or produce. Solar Cookers International's "[[CooKit]]" is the most widely used combination cooker. See [[Panel cookers]]. |
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