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==[[Mexico]]==
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*{{NewSep25}}'''11-14 November 2025 (San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico): ConSyCSA 2025''' - Attend solar cooking and drying workshops and lectures. Learn about solar food preservation. Analyze the potential for these technologies to participate in national and international programs to promote the development of agricultural, livestock, and fishing industries. Attendance is virtual and in-person. [https://consycsa.aseerca.org More information...] (Abstracts accepted until 31 August 2025)
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*{{NewSep25}}'''Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 12:00pm-12:30pm, (Mexico City, Mexico): Inter Solar''' - Learn ten key lessons from inventors, creators, developers, and users of solar cookers taking place at the Citi Banamex Center.  [https://www.intersolar.mx/registration Registration information...] 
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*{{NewMar25}}'''12, 14, 16, 19 May, 2025 (17:00 a 19:00 h|Zoom) (23 May, 2025, (9:00 a 17:00 Presencial IER), Morelos, México''' - Solar Energy Course at [https://www.ier.unam.mx UNAM's IER]. Join the Renewable Energy Institute for the course "Harnessing Solar Energy: Food Drying and Cooking," where you'll learn how to use solar technologies sustainably and effectively. Duration: 16 hours | Modality: Hybrid.  Registration deadline: May 9, 2025, Contact: [mailto:uec@ier.unam.mx uec@ier.unam.mx] Click image for more information...
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*{{NewOct23}}'''Friday, 3 November 2023, 8 am (Cuernavaca, Mor. Mexico): 1st Solar Cooking and Drying Meeting, Cuernavaca 2023''' - You are invited to this event hosted in collaboration with [https://mujeresenergia.org/ IER-REDMEREE-ASSERCA-CCyTEM]. Attendance is free to the public. Available recovery fee for workshops and solar food: $100 MXN. The guest speaker will be [[Celestino Ruivo]], an authority on solar cooking and food drying. It all takes place at San Miguel Acapantzingo Ecological Park, Av. Atlacomulco No.14, Acapantzingo. Registration closes: 2 November 2023. [https://forms.gle/mWZxvspjX8yCXwCF9 Registration form], and questions or clarifications: [mailto:jm.hernandezjarquin@gmail.com jm.hernandezjarquin@gmail.com], or [mailto:pgv@ier.unam.mx pgv@ier.unam.mx].  Additional [https://www.facebook.com/events/860576099105080/ event information...]

*{{NewJun17}} [[Red Mujeres en Energía Renovable y Eficiencia Energética]] (REDMEREE) iniciará la serie de webinars “Cocinas Solares en Latinoamérica” en colaboración con Solar Cookers International. Las sesiones contarán con la participación de diversas organizaciones pioneras en cocción solar dentro de Latinoamérica. Unirse a los seminario es muy fácil. Solo tienes que seguir los enlaces e instrucciones que se enviarán por correo días antes de cada seminario web. Esperamos poder verle en los seminarios y mientras tanto, no dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotras si tiene alguna sugerencia o pregunta. Escriba a  [mailto:info@redmujeresenergia.org info@redmujeresenergia.org] para más información.

::• '''Julio:''' [[Grupo Fénix]] - "[[Las Mujeres Solares de Totogalpa]]”
::• '''Agosto:''' La Sazón del Sol y [[Cocina Solar México]] - “Procesamiento solar de alimentos en México”
::• '''24 Octubre 2017:''' Intillimalli y la Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María -  “Cocinas Solares en la Región Andina”<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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*{{NewMar17}}'''25 March 2017 (09:00): (Mexico City)''' La Red Mujeres en la Energía Renovable y Eficiencia Energética (REDMEREE), se complacen en invitar a la Primer jornada de Formación 2017  y dentro del Marco de este evento se realizara el Workshop de Cocinas Solares en la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM) Unidad Iztapalapa,  el día sábado 25 de Marzo. Tendrá la  finalidad de promover las tecnologías de procesamiento solar de alimentos entre los asistentes y fomentar un espacio de intercambio en el tema de las estufas solares a si como motivar, instruir e inspirar a nuevos agentes de cambio locales que incidan en su entorno para difundir las bondades de la energía solar en general y de las energías renovables. DIRECCIÓN DE LA UAM: San Rafael Atlixco No. 186, Col. Vicentina, Iztapalapa, CP 09340 Cd. de México. Estaciones cercanas: Estación U.A.M.I del metro , línea 8 (verde). 15 minutos caminando. [https://www.google.com.mx/maps/place/Universidad+Autónoma+Metropolitana+Iztapalapa/@19.3632925,-99.0761242,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x85d1fd969aa63713:0x50f67709158ffdf4!8m2!3d19.3619918!4d-99.0730182 Ubicación en googlemaps]. Más informes: [mailto:juanamariajarquin@hotmail.com juanamariajarquin@hotmail.com]
*{{NewOct16}}'''10 October 2016 - 22:00 GMT (16:00 Central Time - Chiapas):''' [http://www.gotomeet.me/MujeresSolares Nociones basicas de la concentración solar].

*'''Sunday, August 9, 2015: (Mexicali)''' Refugio de Amor will be presenting a solar cooking workshop on building a solar cooker from recycled items from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Granjas Señoriales Lote 10, Colonia Abasolo. [https://www.facebook.com/events/407197859479723/ Registration information]

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*'''March 25-27, 2011: (outside Mexico City)''' Workshop on solar technology by Dr. [[Michael Goetz]] and solar cooking by [[Lorena Harp]] sponsored by [[GRUPEDSAC]] at their CEDER training center about one hour from Mexico City in a beautiful pine forest environment. Enjoy an introduction to environmentally friendly technologies for water, food, housing and energy solutions, organic vegetarian food made with solar energy, a walk in the forest and workshop on solar panels and autonomous solar systems. [http://www.grupedsac.org More Information...]
*'''April 19-25, 2009''' Appropriate Technology for the Developing World workshop. This workshop provides an overview of technologies which promote small scale renewable energy and resource management systems in the developing world. With an emphasis on the unique challenges presented by international project work, the workshop is ideal for people wanting to get involved in sustainable development work, organizations working in rural areas, and those who wish to reduce their own ecological impact. This course will be taught in both English and Spanish. For more information, please visit http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/apptech.html

*'''March 19-22, 2009:''' Foro Naciónal de Tecnologías Apropiadas - Ideas, equipos y actitudes para la vida buena - Ciudad de '''Oaxaca'''. [[Media:REGISTRO para congresso en Oaxaca 19-22 de marzo 2009.pdf|Informaciones y registro]].

==[[Morocco]]==
*{{NewFeb19}}'''September 2019 (Benguerir Green City):'''  Solar Decathlon AFRICA - [http://solardecathlonafrica.com/ More information...]

*{{NewJul16}}''' 14-16 October 2016: (Ouarzazate)''' [http://moroccosolarfestival.com/ Morocco Solar Festival]

*'''December 22 - 28, 2014 (Oulad Jamaat):''' The Maoka project is located on a field, with a large house already fitted and which can accommodate up to 30 people. The provisional list of different projects:
:*Oven Construction
:*Develop the relaxation area at the foot of Eucalyptus
:*Develop the spiral garden / workspace
:*Cover the mud walls
:Each project will be guided by someone with knowledge of each project. Each participant will be provided at the work site when the weather kitchen team party (1 time during the week) responsible for preparing the 4 meals for all participants. To support the mood of the event, it will be possible to support the construction sites with live music or with the reading of texts. Participants will be involved in the organization of the public Maoka Opening to the last day. Various workshops will be set up (plastic arts, dance, music, recycling), but also an exhibition of works of art, a souk and multidisciplinary performances. [https://www.facebook.com/events/358986737609155/ More info...]

*''' October 17-19, 2014: (Ouarzazate)''' [[Solarama Energy & Services]], a solar cooker manufacturer in [[Morocco]], is participating in the International Exhibition Solar Festival. They will be offering a free solar cooker construction workshop with provided locally available materials. [http://www.moroccosolarfestival.com/connaissance-et-decouverte.php More information...]

*'''Thursday, November 14, 2013: (Ouarzazate)''' [[Hicham Dahbi]] has been invited by the University of Ouarzazate to present two [[parabolic solar cooker]]s for students in renewable energy and other associations interested by solar cooking.

*'''August 4-8, 2008:''' Operation Friends of the Sun. NGO Youth Volunteers for Environment and Development Committee of the District of Casablanca have the honour to invite you to the opening ceremony and closing of an activity called, 'Operation Friends of the Sun' (OAS) to be instead of Monday 04 August 2008 to Friday 08 August 2008 in the district of Casablanca, on the public plaza in front of the bar MIKOUNOUNOU. The activity will be in effect the production of solar cookers (boxes) by youths in the area who will be trained for the occasion. Indeed, three years ago that JVE runs in collaboration with NNV, a Norwegian NGO, a draft pasteurization solar water in the prefecture Vo. Objectives: To provide drinking water, strengthen the capacity of women and fight against desertification. The impact and enthusiasm generated by this project require constant availability of solar cookers, what the 11 women's groups with whom we work, unable to satisfy. This justifies the raison d'etre of this operation intended to educate more people on the need to switch to solar and behave respectful of our fragile environment. Thus, successor for 5 days, training, production, demonstrations, solar dishes, football games etc… according to the attached programme. Having no doubt about your support for everything related to sustainable development, and hoping to count on your presence, please accept Sir / Madam, the assurances of our highest consideration.

==[[Namibia]]==
*'''Saturday, May 14, 2011: (Windhoek)''' Gobabeb Open Day will feature music, information regarding radiation safety, and events for kids. Included will a solar cooking demonstration. [http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=38721&title=Gobabeb%20hosts%20%20Open%20Day More Information...]
*'''September 24 - October 2, 2010: (Windhoek)''' The [[Döbra Solar Development Project]] will be present at this year's annual Windhoek Show to promote solar cooking and alternative energy production. The show has its origin in the agricultural sector, being the earliest backbone of the Namibian economy. The 1st Windhoek Agricultural Show in German South West Africa was held as early 2 and 3 June 1899, with 22 exhibitors. At that show, the farmers from Klein Windhoek exhibited a variety of products ranging from fresh produce to wine. [http://www.windhoekshow.na More information...]

==[[Nepal]]==
*{{NewAug17}}'''3-6 December 2017: (Kathmandu) Call for Posters''' The [http://www.icimod.org International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)], jointly with the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Population and Environment and with support from the European Union, is hosting an International Conference titled “Resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya: Developing Solutions towards a Sustainable Future for Asia”. This event will feature a special poster session dedicated to showcasing the innovative knowledge, solutions, and policies that young change-makers are contributing to for resilience-building in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). The aim of this special session is to give youth working in the HKH an opportunity to present their innovations in relation to the conference theme. The deadline is 8 September 2017 to submit posters. [http://www.icimod.org/?q=16219 More information...]

*{{NewJun17}}'''30 October - 3 November 2017: (Kathmandu)''' Plenary meetings of working and task groups will be meeting for the '''ISO TC 285''' chapter. Information about travel support opportunities for qualified applicants from the [[Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves]] can be made by '''1 August, 2017''' at:  [http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3575716/Travel-Support-for-ISO-TC-285-Meeting-Nepal-October-2017 GACC travel application]

*'''November 9-12, 2014: (Kathmandu) - Mountain People Adapting to Change''' - Solutions Beyond Boundaries Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice. [http://www.icimod.org/resource/14618 More information...]

*'''April 16-17, 2007''' [[Media:Brochure of Asia Regional Workshop-1-.pdf|Asia Regional Workshop on Solar Cooking and Food Processing (pdf)]], Kathmandu, [[Nepal]]
:The main objective of this workshop is to promote solar cooking and food processing in Asia and share best practices from the international, regional and national communities. The workshop will provide a forum for sharing experiences and expertise on various solar cooking and food processing technologies among the participants, experts and business enterprises. There will be paper presentation on various themes as well as exhibition of solar cookers and dryers from this region. The Workshop is being jointly organized by the Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N), Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Foundation for Sustainable Technologies (FoST), and International Solar Cookers Association (ISCA). For more information, contact Workshop Secretariat at http://asiarwscfp@crtnepal.org; Tel: +977-1-4260165, +977-1-4256819.

==[[Netherlands]]==
*'''July 12, 2014 (Rotterdam):''' During the workshop you will build your own solar cooker and put it to the test. Afterwards you'll take your newly hand-built [[Fortune Cooker]] solar cooker home. With the Fortune Cooker you can conveniently boil, fry and cook when the sun is shining with ZERO emission! Speaker: [[Sunny Simons|Leon "Sunny" Simons]]. '''Time:''' 09:30 to 15:00. [https://afdelingen.kivi.nl/izg/tr?transaction=KIVI_ACT006&PARAM1=5047#.U6NkHBYStj6 More information...]
*'''February 28 -29, 2012: (Amsterdam)''' The first ISO International Workshop on Clean and Efficient Cook Stoves. The purpose of this conference will be to establish international rating standards for emissions from improved cookstoves. These rating standards will be used in the future to obtain Gold Standard accreditation, CDM certification and carbon credits for improved cook stove projects. There is no charge to attend. The workshop will be conducted in English with no translation available. [http://www.pciaonline.org/files/PCIA-Alliance-ANSI-International-Workshop.pdf More Information...]
*'''July 2011:''' There is still time to enter the [http://www.greenchallenge.info Dutch Postcode Lottery Green Challenge]. This is a worldwide competition where the winner wins €500,000, expert coaching and help bringing a new solar cooking product to market. Registration closes July 29, 2011. The jury will announce the finalists on September 1, 2011. The deciding round will be held on September 14th, and the award ceremony will follow on September 15th as part of the PICNIC in Amsterdam. This is the competition [[Scot Frank]] won last year for the [[SolSource 3-in-1]]. For more information on entering see: [http://www.greenchallenge.info Green Challenge information]

==[[New Zealand]]==
*'''Till May 30, 2013: (Nationwide)''' Schoolgen, a program developed by Genesis Energy to bring solar energy to life for children and schools across New Zealand is sponsoring the Hot Solar Oven Challenge. The competition is open to all Year 1 to Year 8 students in New Zealand in four divisions. Students are to research solar ovens, and then design, build and test their own solar oven. [http://www.schoolgen.co.nz/scienceweek.aspx More information...]

==[[Nicaragua]]==
*'''August 5-12, 2013: (Jiquillio)''' Volunteer for one week with Color My World and the Hughes Family. Spend a week working in this amazing developing country, volunteering in the fishing village of Jiquillio and the garbage dump of Chinandega, Nicaragua. Activities will include: Working at a local elementary school with children, creating raised garden beds out of recycled pop bottles in a community garden, serving lunch in the garbage dump, teaching/training solar cooking methods and rescuing sea turtles washed up on the beach. Serve in the morning and surf, horseback ride and play sports in the afternoon on one of the most raw, beautiful, untouched beaches in the world. [https://www.facebook.com/events/506069789457677/ Trip specifics and registration information]
*'''February 17, 2011: (Totogalpa)''' The [[Solar Women of Totogalpa]] and Eco-Zone Explorers have partnered to offer a two week tour to the remote village of Totogalpa for a solar cooking workshop, both making and baking with a solar oven. Then a few days at a beach town near the border of Costa Rica. Also included will be a tour of an organic coffee farm. [http://www.worldwideecolodges.com/wp/2010/10/01/spread-the-light-about-solar-cooking/ More Information...]
*'''December 1-9, 2010: (Totogalpa)''' Sustainable Community Development - Renewable Energy for Rural Villages through [[Solar Energy International]]. Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This workshop will include classroom sessions, and a lot of hands-on field work including installing a PV system on a rural health center or community center, building solar cookers, and building your own solar battery charger. [http://www.solarenergy.org/workshop/sustainable-community-development-renewable-energy-rural-villages Details and Registration Information...]
*'''January 4-14, 2010:''' Solar Culture Course hosted by Grupo Fenix - Come to Nicaragua and engage your head, heart, and hands in the real work of developing countries. The hands-on courses allow you to be immersed in the daily life of rural Nicaraguans by living with host families and working alongside local community members to create their vision of a model community through renewable energy and sustainable practices. [http://www.saluddelsol.org/2009/10/solar-culture-course-in-nicaragua-january-2010/ More information here.
*'''Nov. 3-8, 2008:''' Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This workshop will include classroom sessions, labs, and hands-on field work. For more information, visit http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/redwhandson.html.
*'''Jan. 5-19, 2009:''' Solar Culture Course given by [[Grupo Fenix]]. For more information, please see http://www.saluddelsol.org/2008/07/solar-culture-course/

*'''July 21-31, 2008:''' Solar Culture Course given by [[Grupo Fenix]]

==[[Nigeria]]==
*'''Saturday, 19 November 2016: (Ihiala)''' A technology fair will be held on the grounds of the Mother Paul Offiah Memorial Boy's Secondary School Azia at 10am. The exhibit will include devices constructed by students including; solar box, panel, and parabolic cookers, solar water pasteurizer, and a solar fridge. The fair hopes to expose more Nigerians to the possibilities available with using solar energy. [[Media:Invitation to Technology Fair, Nigeria, 11-15-16. pdf.pdf|More information...]]

*'''March 9, 2010:''' Commonwealth Youth Conversation Commemorating the 2010 Commonwealth Day celebration on the theme ‘Science, Technology and Society'. This Year’s theme ‘Science, Technology and Society’ focuses on providing quality education on the role of science and technology on youth and societal development across the commonwealth. Noticing solar cooking's active contributions to youth development, they are hereby invited to participate in the Commonwealth Day Celebration featuring Youth Roundtable Dialogue with Policy Makers, Special Awards, Mock Head of Government meeting (CHOGM)/Debate for students on the theme. To be held at 8:30am in Banquet Hall 2 of the Agura Hotel in '''Abuja'''

==[[Pakistan]]==
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*{{NewJul16}}'''23-25 March 2017: (Lahore)''' Solar Pakistan 2017 will be taking place at the [http://www.expolahore.com Lahore Expo Centre]. "The main focus of this exhibition is to highlight the importance of the most practical and readily available non-conventional renewable resource, i.e. Solar Energy." It appears the primary focus will concern photovoltaics but organizers are soliciting exhibiters in the [[solar drying]] sector. [http://solarfairpakistan.com More information...]

*'''October 1 - 3, 2013: (Faisalabad)''' The Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan) has organized an international conference on “Renewable Energy Technologies in Pakistan” from October 1-3, 2013 sponsored by “German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)” and “International Center for development and decent work (ICDD)”. Renowned international experts on renewable energy (RE) like Prof. Dr. Oliver Hensel, Mr. [[Wolfgang Scheffler]], Ms. [[Heike Hoedt]], Mr. Christian Schellert, Dr. Uwe Richter, Dr. Franz Roman, Prof. Dr. Hubert Leitner, Prof. Dr. Rainer Kertess, Prof. Dr. Anton Josef Hotz and Mr. Daniele Marrazzi will participate in all the activities during the conference. Student training programs will also be organized to educate about the innovative RE technologies. Eminent RE experts from [[Pakistan]] and other countries will also participate and present their work in the conference. This will provide memorable and excellent opportunity to present the research outputs related to the RE technologies to mitigate the energy issues in the country. The submittal date for papers is July 31, 2013. [http://uaf.edu.pk/downloads/conf_agri_engg.pdf More information...]

==[[Peru]]==
*'''February, 21-26, 2011: (Lima)''' The 5th Biennial [[Partnership for Clean Indoor Air]] (PCIA) Forum. The world’s leading household energy and health experts will gather and offer five days of dynamic workshops, technical presentations and stories from successful programs around the world. Topics include stove performance standards and testing, monitoring and evaluation, carbon financing, expanded commercial markets, recent research outcomes, community engagement and much more. Hopefully the more will include the discussion on integrated cooking systems incorporating solar cooking. [http://www.pciaonline.org/2011Forum More Information...]

==[[Phillipines]]==
*{{NewJun20}}'''15-19 June 2020 (Manila): Asia Clean Energy Forum''' - The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) is one of the leading clean energy events held each June in Asia. ACEF connects diverse stakeholders from across Asia and the globe, facilitates knowledge sharing, and highlights ADB’s groundbreaking work to scale up clean energy investment in the region. Some of the topics to be covered: Global energy challenges and impact of Covid -19, scaling energy tech, and the transition to clean energy. [https://www.asiacleanenergyforum.org More information...]
*'''Monday, June 15, 2015: (Manila)''' The Asian Development Bank, ENERGIA, and the [[Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves]] invite you to a deep dive session on Unlocking Energy Access Impact, Investment, Scale and Sustainability through Gender-Sensitive Approaches. It will take place at Asian Development Bank Headquarters, 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Addressing gender issues is central to achieving energy access goals; gender-informed approaches are imperative for scaling adoption of energy services and technologies. [http://cleancookstoves.org/events/161.html More information and registration...]

==[[Poland]]==
*{{NewNov18}}'''3-14 December 2018 (Katowice): COP24 | United Nations Climate Change | Conference of the Parties''' - The event will be attended by nearly 30,000 delegates from all over the world, including heads of governments and ministers responsible for environment and climate issues. The plan for the [http://cop24.gov.pl COP24] summit is to adopt a full package implementing the Paris Agreement. The implementation package will allow for the implementation of the Agreement in practice. It will thus set global climate and energy policy for the coming years. Representatives from [[Solar Cookers International]] will be in attendance. [https://www.solarcookers.org/get-involved/events/cop24 SCI Press Conference Schedule]

*'''Saturday, July 5, 2014: (Poznan)''' The Podest Sun Bridge Restaurant, provided by Radek Nejm, Chef of the Vine Bridge and Dark Restaurants will present solar cooking techniques with food and wine tasting from noon - 2pm, providing the sun cooperates.

*'''July 24, 2015: (Coimbra)''' [[Celestino Ruivo]] of the School of Engineering, University of Algarve, will hold an open meeting of the Solar Kitchen from 9:30 a.m. - to the closing at 1 p.m. each day. He will comment on the weaknesses and strengths of various types of solar cookers, and their possible applications in restaurants and canteens. The idea is to bring together many enthusiasts of solar cooking, and provide a moment of conviviality after the meeting of solar cooking with a shared lunch. [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt Contact Prof. Ruivo] for more information about registration and location.

==[[Portugal]]==
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*'''Thursday, 17 August 2023, starting at 9:00 UTC, (Corgo 4890-182 Celorico de Basto, Portugal) Solar cooking celebration''' - Help celebrate the 20-year anniversary of [https://lavouradabouca.com/ Lavoura da Bouca]. Preregistration is over, but you can contact [mailto:welcome@lavouradabouca.com  welcome@lavouradabouca.com] for information. A solar cooker workshop is scheduled. [https://mailchi.mp/30a6af745818/encontrosolarlavoura2023?e=9274fa5569 More information about this event and other activities at their farm]. [[Celestino Ruivo]] has provided a detailed [[Media:Cartaz-Enconto program, 8-14-23.pdf|event program]].

*{{NewFeb19}}'''22-24 January 2020 (Faro, Portugal): CON{{ColoredText|SOL|#FDAF16}}FOOD{{ColoredText|2020|#707070}}''' - To be held at the Institute of Engineering, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha. The conference will focus on [[:Category:Solar food processing|solar thermal food processing]]. The deadline for receipt of abstracts was 15 June 2019. [[CONSOLFOOD 2020|More information...]] 
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*{{NewMay19}}'''4 June 2019 (Tamera): Day Workshop: Solar Concentration Systems for Domestic and Industrial Applications''' Organized in collaboration with Institute of Engineering, University of Algarve, and the Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics in Coimbra, the workshop will provide opportunities for general discussion around regenerative settlements, and particularly the science and technologies of solar concentration systems for domestic and industrial applications, including application to [[solar food processing]]. This day workshop will take place at our Solar Test Field. [https://www.tamera.org/events/day-workshop-solar-concentration-systems-for-domestic-and-industrial-applications/ More information...]
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*{{NewMar17}}'''22-24 January 2018: (Faro)''' [[CONSOLFOOD 2018]] is scheduled to take place at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha. This solar cooking conference will include oral sessions, keynote lectures, a round table discussion, and a poster session. The deadline for submission of abstracts for presentation consideration was 30 September 2017.
*{{NewSep16}}'''Friday, 11 November 2016: (Faro)''' Prof. [[Celestino Ruivo]] has organized a solar cooking meeting for Friday. More details are available by contacting Celestino at [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt cruivo@ualg.pt]. The "solar magusto" will be presented at the meeting.
*{{NewJul16}}'''July 27, 2016: (Faro)''' EcoSol Meeting - Surprise moment with Padre Himalaya and a solar lunch will take place at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia - Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha, Faro-Portugal. Meeting language will be Portuguese, but this will be not a big barrier if you are interested in this solar cooking activity. [[Media:EcoSol Julho2016.pdf|More information...]]

*{{NewMar16}}'''Saturday, March 19, 2016: (Faro)''' ECOSOL - Integrated cooking presentation with [[Bernhard Müller]] and solar cooking demonstration with [[Celestino Ruivo]] from 9:30am - 1pm. at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia da Universidade do Algarve Campus da Penha. [[Media:ECOSOL 19 Mar 2016.pdf|More information...]]
*{{NewJan16}}'''Thursday, January 21, 2016: (Faro) Seminar on Bioconstruction CONSOLFOOD 2016, Sustainable Technologies and Pirelióforo''' The School of Engineering at the University Algarve is hosting a one-day seminar on bioclimatic construction, sustainable technologies for extreme conditions, and the background and development of the solar cooker. The session runs from 9:00am until 1:30pm. The deadline for registration is January 13, 2016.  Contact [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt Celestino Ruivo] for more information. 

*{{NewOct15}}'''January 22-23, 2016: (Faro) International Conference: Advances in Solar Food Processing and Solar Cooking''' - Join us in Faro for  CONSOLFOOD 2016-International Conference on Advances in Solar Thermal Food Processing and be a part of the movement to spread solar cookers and solar processing food. CONSOLFOOD-2016 will be held at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal. Some of the presenters will be Daniel Ayuk Mbi Egbe, [[Pedro Serrano]], [[Deepak Gadhia]], [[Bernhard Müller]], [[Elmo Dutra da Silveira Filho]], [[Armando Herculano]], Juan Bello LLorente, and [[Michael Bonke]]. A round table is also being planned as well as a poster session. Interested participants should send before 20th December 2015 an abstract with topics of the poster that they want to present. The organizers will inform about the acceptance of the work. Please find more details on attached flyer or at http://www.consolfood.org. Priority to solar energy use will be given in preparing lunches and tea-coffee breaks and also probably in cooking conference dinner. Some unforgettable surprises are also expected.  Early bird registration: 20 December 2015. Deadline for registration: 13 January 2016. Extra activity on 24 January 2016 (9h to 14h): Public demonstration of solar cooking with several types of cookers in a central area of the city of Faro and solar “special” lunch. Participants having cookers are encouraged to come with their solar cookers and ingredients to be cooked. [http://www.consolfood.org More information...]
*'''July 17-18, 2015: (Faro)''' [[Celestino Ruivo]] at the School of Engineering, University of Algarve, Campus da Penha will hold an open meeting of the Solar Kitchen from 9:30 a.m. - to the closing at 1 p.m. each day. He will comment on the weaknesses and strengths of various types of solar cookers, and their possible applications in restaurants and canteens. The idea is to bring together many enthusiasts of solar cooking, and provide a moment of conviviality after the meeting of solar cooking with a shared lunch. [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt Contact Prof. Ruivo] for more information.

*'''Saturday, June 20, 2015: (Faro)''' [[Celestino Ruivo]] at the School of Engineering, University of Algarve, Campus da Penha will hold an open meeting of the Solar Kitchen from 9:30a.m. - to the closing at 1 p.m. He will comment on there weaknesses and strengths of various types of solar cookers and their possible applications in restaurants and canteens. The idea is to bring together many enthusiasts of solar cooking, and provide a moment of conviviality after the meeting of solar cooking with a shared lunch. [[Media:ECOSOL 20 Junho 2015.pdf|More information and registration...]]

*'''Saturday, March 21, 2015: (Faro)''' Professor [[Celestino Ruivo]] has announced there will be a solar cooking gathering  at the School of Engineering, University of Algarve, Campus da Penha from 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Various types of solar cookers will be explained, with advice given how each may be used in commercial applications. The language for the event will be Portuguese. [[Media:ECOSOL 21 Março 2015.pdf|More information...]]

*'''Saturday, January 17, 2015: (Faro)''' [[Celestino Ruivo]] has announced that a solar cooking workshop will be held at the Engineering Institute-University of Algarve Campus da Penha, 8005-139. The morning session will include a discussion on the various styles of solar cookers, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Followed by a demonstration of building a low cost solar cooker. Also included will be some solar surprises. This event will be conducted in Portuguese. For additional information contact Professor Ruivo at: [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt cruivo@ualg.pt]

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*'''April 12-18, 2014: Setting up models of autonomy''' - Tamera's technology team is happy to host the first “Introduction Week” of 2014. As in every introduction week we will offer a brief and yet profound look into Tamera as a whole. Key members of the various project groups will introduce our approaches to ecology, food, water, energy, community, love, sexuality and partnership and the creation of models which integrate all aspects of life in a healing way as one answer to the world situation.

*'''Saturday, April 12, 2014: (Monte do Cerro)''' You are invited to join Tamera's Energy-Technology team, and special guest Prof. [[Celestino Ruivo]] from the University of Algarve, for a day's tours and practical demonstrations at Tamera from 9:30am - 2 pm. We will be based in Tamera's energy testfield, where we will examine the technologies, build simple solar cookers together and visit the new workshop, with a chance to contribute financially to its success. Lunch will be cooked using the sun and/or biogas renewable energy. Intended for newcomers and seasoned technologists alike. There is no fee for the day. Donations to help finance the new workshop are very welcome. Please email RSVP by April 10. [http://www.tamera.org/what-is-tamera/visitors3/events/dia-aberto-solarvillage More information...]

*'''Wednesday, September 11, 2013: (Faro)''' There will be a joint presentation on solar air conditioning and solar cooking at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia Universidade do Algarve. Marks Goldworthy will present the talk on solar air conditioning from from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., and [[Celestino Ruivo]] will present a lecture on the potential of solar cooking from 6:50 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  [[Media:Meeting Solar Airconditioning and cooking 1 (2).pdf|Registration information...]]

*'''May 17-18, 2013: (Faro)''' The Institute of Engineering at the University of the Algarve Campus da Penha is sponsoring a two day conference about solar cooking. Different solar cooking technologies will be discussed, as well as possible commercial applications each day. There will also be solar cooking demonstrations by Professor [[Celestino Ruivo]]. Here is a link to the [[Media:ECOSOL 17 e 18 Maio2013.pdf|registration form]]. For more information contact [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt cruivo@ualg.pt].
*'''June 25, 2012: (Faro)''' Professor [[Pedro Serrano]] is coming again to Iberian Peninsula to share his experience on solar cooking. The meeting will take place at Algarve University- Campus da Penha. For more information contact [[Celestino Ruivo]].

*'''Saturday, July 16, 2011: (Faro)''' A morning seminar on solar cooking will be presented by the College of Engineering at the University of Algarve from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Information on solar oven construction and the various types of cookers, as well as potential commercial applications for solar cooking is on the adgenda. Speakers include professors Jaime Goncalves and Celestino Rodrigues Ruivo. Contact Prof. Ruivo at [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt cruivo@ualg.pt] for more information.
*'''Friday, July 8, 2011 - Solar Oven Workshop''' The "[http://www.engenhoeobra.org/ ENGENHO&OBRA]" (work and ingenuity) hereby make the call for your participation in a training initiative with the support of one of the founders of NGO, the ISEP [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instituto_Superior_de_Engenharia_do_Porto (Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto]) andl will be directed by the Engineer [[Armando Herculano]]. This initiative, which involves carrying out a workshop on solar ovens, aims to enable and provide a training day open to all citizens who wish to reflect around the themes of alternative energy sources, food security and responsibility and individual conscience regarding protection of the environment, thus aiming to provide them with a tool that brings citizens in the South, in the reflection on issues related to global environmental issues. » [http://www.engenhoeobra.org/UserFiles/File/Oficina_de_Fornos_Solares_Ficha_Inscricao.doc Registration Form]
*'''January 29, 2011: (Soure)''' A [[Solar Cooking Workshop in Soure, Portugal]] will be held at [http://www.termas-da-azenha.com/ Termas da Azenha] from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Professor [[Celestino Ruivo]] will talk about types of solar cookers and their capacities, and share some of his experiences. Solar cooker construction will be demonstrated, followed by a solar food tasting. The workshop costs 20 euros. Register by 12 p.m. on January 28, 2011 to Helena Lanser, Termas da Azenha, Rua João Henriques Foja Oliveira, 3130-433 Vinha da Rainha, Soure, Portugal. Tel. +351 – 916589145 or +351 –239508493, e-mail: [mailto:info@termas-da-azenha.com info@termas-da-azenha.com]
*'''12 de Setembro, 2010: (Salina Eiras Largas)''' Explore Figueira, irá dinamizar uma “ Oficina de Fornos Solares” na Casa Do Sal da Figueira da Foz (Salina Eiras Largas, Armazéns de Lavos), com o prof. Celestino Ruivo da Universidade do Algarve, membro fundador da "Solar Cookers International Association". No início da actividade serão colocados alguns alimentos em fornos solares a fim de provar a eficiência destes. Durante a cozedura, será feita uma pequena visita às Salinas, guiada por Jael Palhas e uma breve palestra “Potencialidades dos Fornos Solares” pelo Prof. Celestino Ruivo, seguida de uma demonstração da construção de fornos solares. Por fim, haverá a oportunidade de provar alguns “petiscos solares”. Para poder participar terá de se inscrever até dia 9 de Setembro pelo número 910 219 021 ou pelo e-mail figueira@explore.com.pt e terá um custo de 15€/pessoa. É uma boa oportunidade para conhecerem e testarem os fornos solares e aprenderem a poupar mais algum dinheiro e energia nas vossas casas.
*'''June 20, 2010: (Termas da Azenha)''' Solar Cooking Workshop and Solar Lunch. [http://www.termas-da-azenha.com/pt/arrangements_solarcooking More information...]
*'''28 de Novembro de 2009:''' irá realizar-se no Instituto Superior de Engenharia da Universidade do Algarve o seguinte encontro: cozinha solar, casos práticos, educação ambiental, segurança alimentar e campo de teste de aldeia solar.[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/solarcooking/images/f/fe/Cozinha_solar_28_Nov2009.pdf Informações detalhadas...]<br />

::Celestino Rodrigues Ruivo<br />
::Instituto Superior Engenharia-Universidade do Algarve Campus da Penha<br />
::8005-139 Faro-Portugal
*'''May 30, 2009''' Technical Meeting about Solar Food Processing and Solar Cooking Applications will be realized at Instituto Superior de Engenharia da Universidade do Algarve. For additional information please read [[Media:Solar meeting May 30 Algarve.pdf|Solar Food Processing and Solar Cooking Applications Meeting]].
*'''November 9, 2008:''' [[Oficina de Cozinhas Solares - 9 de Novembro de 2008]] Also see: [[Media:Ruivo Nov 9 2008.pdf|Oficina de Cozinhas Solares]]

*'''June 15, 2008:''' OFICINA DE COZINHAS SOLARES: CONSTRUÇÃO DE COZINHAS SOLARES E JANTAR SOLAR

:Programa previsto<br />
:14h00 - Abertura<br />
:14h15 - Início da cocção dos alimentos para o jantar (pão, sopa, carne, peixe, sobremesa, café e chá)<br />
:14h30 - Evolução das cozinhas solares, Orador: Professor Pedro Serrano (Universidade Santa Maria- Chile)<br />
:15h15 - Utilização efectiva de cozinhas solares, Orador: Professor Celestino Ruivo (Esc. Superior de Tecnologia<br />
:da Universidade do Algarve)<br />
:16h00- Pausa para café, chá e bolo solar<br />
:16h30 - Sessão de construção de cozinhas de baixo custo, Formadores: Pedro Serrano, Celestino Ruivo e Frank Albrecht<br />
:18h00 - Banho termal<br />
:19h00 - Jantar solar<br />

:Local: Termas da Azenha, Rua João Henrique Foja Oliveira, 3130-434 Soure, Portugal

:Tel: 916 589 145, email: info@termas-da-azenha.com, http://www.termas-da-azenha.com

:As Termas da Azenha estão localizadas junto aos campos de arroz da margem sul do Baixo Mondego, a 2 km da estação de comboios de Amieira (Linha do Oeste), a 20 km da Figueira da Foz e a 12 km de Soure (distâncias aproximadas). As coordenadas são: latitude : 40° 80' 127" e longitude: 8° 73' 931"

:reservas: [mailto:info@termas-da-azenha.com info@termas-da-azenha.com]
:site: http://www.termas-da-azenha.com

*'''June 17, 2008:''' Manhã técnica: "DAS COZINHAS SOLARES À ANTÁRTICA"

:No próximo dia 17 de Junho de 2008, a partir das 9:15, realiza-se no Auditório do departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, no Pólo II da Universidade de Coimbra, uma manhã técnica subordinada ao tema Das Cozinhas Solares à Antártica. O encontro tem por base as palestras proferidas pelo Prof. Pedro Serrano, da Universidade Técnica de Santa Maria, de Santiago de Chile, e pelo Prof. Celestino Ruivo, da Escola Superior de Tecnologia, da Universidade do Algarve.

:PROGRAMA PREVISTO<br />
:9:15 - Abertura<br />
:9:30 - Evolução das cozinhas solares - Pedro Serrano<br />
:10:30 - Experiências e utilização efectiva da cozinha solar - Prof. Celestino Ruivo, EST, Univ. Algarve<br />
:11:30 - Pausa para café e bolo solar<br />
:12:00 - Abrigo para cientistas na Antártica - Prof. Pedro Serrano, Univ. T. Santa Maria, Santiago do CHILE<br />
:13:00 - Encerramento<br />
:A entrada é livre.<br />

*'''October 14, 2007:''' [[Portugal_October_6_2007|CONSTRUÇÃO DE COZINHAS SOLARES E ALMOÇO SOLAR]]

*'''September 15, 2007:''' OFICINA DE COZINHA SOLAR - CONSTRUÇÃO DE FORNOS SOLARES E ALMOÇO SOLAR - Salina Eiras Largas - Lavos – Figueira da Foz - Com [[Celestino Ruivo]] – Prof. Da Universidade do Algarve (Esc. Superior de Tecnologia).
*'''14 de Julho de 2007:''' Irá realizar-se mais um Encontro de Cozinhas Solares (IV ECOSOL) Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Universidade do Algarve Campus da Penha . Aceitam-se inscrições até ao dia 10 de Julho de 2007. Assim sendo, todos os potenciais interessados deverão increver-se até essa data para que a organização possa preparar a realização do evento de forma adequada. Os interessados em participar no Encontro de Cozinhas Solares (IV ECOSOL) deverão efectuar a sua inscrição, entregando ou enviando a ficha anexa devidamente preenchida para: Secretariado da Área Dep. Eng. Mecânica, Escola Superior de Tecnologia-Universidade do Algarve Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro. Junto segue em anexo folheto de divulgação do IV ECOSOL-Encontro de Cozinhas Solares com a respectiva ficha de inscrição. Agradece-se a divulgação do encontro junto de potenciais interessados. ''[[Celestino Ruivo]]''
*'''June 18, 2007:''' Concurso SABOR SOLAR - Público-alvo: Todos os utilizadores de fornos solares Data: 18 de Junho na Ecoteca de Olhão das 9:30 às 15:30h - Entrega das receitas e inscrições, até 8 de Junho - [[Media:Concurso Sabor Solar 2007.pdf|mais informação]]
*'''June 23, 2007:''' [http://taviracv.hosting-pt.com/web/doc/EncontroSolaremTavira-cartaz.jpg Encontro Solar em Tavira]
*'''March 16-17:''' [http://solarcooking.org/portugues/images/cartaz2.jpg Nos dias 16 e 17 de Março de 2007 irá realizar-se um "Piquenique Solar" na Ecoteca de Olhão].
*'''12 a 15 de Abril de 2007:''' Informo que as Cozinhas Solares maracarão presença na Expocozinha-Feira Nacional das Cozinhas que irá realizar-se na Exposalão- Batalha. Para além dos vários modelos de cozinhas solares que irão estar expostos no stand das Cozinhas Solares da Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Universidade do Algarve haverá lugar a algumas sessões de construção de cozinhas solares de baixo custo do tipo "faça voçê mesmo", bem como algumas palestras sobre o tema com vista a uma dessiminação efectiva do tema. Se São Pedro ajudar haverá lugar também para prova de comida solar. Prof. [[Celestino Rodrigues Ruivo]] (*) Escola Sup. Tecnologia-Universidade do Algarve,Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro e-mail: [mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt cruivo@ualg.pt]; Tel: 289800166/289800100 (ext. 6571); Fax: 289888405 (*)- Membro fundador da Solar Cookers International Association

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*{{NewJul22}}'''26-27 October 2022 (Kigali, Rwanda): 3rd Annual ReEnergy Africa Summit - Powering Business in Africa: ''Renewables Beyond Subsidies and Emerging Markets'' '''- (*''Update 10 October 2022: ReEnergy Africa wishes to inform our partners, speakers, delegates and all relevant stakeholders that its 3rd ReEnergy Africa Annual Summit scheduled to be held as an in-person and virtual event in Kigali, Rwanda, will now only be hosted virtually.'') [[Media:ReEnergy Africa Summit -2022-Agenda.pdf|ReEnergy Africa Summit - 2022 Agenda]]. A landmark global gathering event bringing people together to take stock of progress, showcase success and identify solutions to achieve faster, broader gains towards sustainable and affordable clean energy for all. It serves as a platform to broker new partnerships, spur investment, address challenges and drive actions towards clean energy transition and the realization of SDG7 in Africa by 2030. [https://www.reenergyafrica.com/summit/registration/ Virtual registration information...] {{NewSep22}}[[Solar Cookers International]] will be hosting a virtual panel discussion at the ReEnergy Africa Summit on Thursday, October 27th, 2022, at 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CAT/ 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PDT/ 9:00 – 10:00 AM EDT. Speakers will include: SCI Executive Director [[Caitlyn Hughes]], SCI Science Director [[Alan Bigelow|Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.]], Wilkinson Mwenda with [[Ecomandate]], Professor Jacob Kithinji with the University of Nairobi, SCI Global Advisor [[Kawesa Mukasa]], Esther Wang'ombe, Senior Deputy Director, Renewable Energy, Kenyan Ministry of Energy.

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*{{NewMar22}}'''Monday, 16 May 2022 (Kigali) 7:00-18:00, 5:00-16:00 GMT: Humanitarian Energy Conference (HEC)''' The [https://www.globalactionplatform.org Global Platform for Action] has organized the conference to be held in Kigali. The HEC will provide opportunities for deep-dive learning on electricity access and clean cooking solutions in humanitarian settings, as well as facilitated discussions on finance, technical capacity building, and inclusive policies with international partners and host governments. For more information, and to complete a quick interest form, visit the conference [https://www.humanitarianenergy.org/news/event-calendar/humanitarian-energy-conference-hec-2022 website].

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*{{NewMar22}}'''17-19 May 2022 (Kigali): Sustainable Energy For All Forum''' - The [https://www.seforall.org/who-we-are/team Sustainable Energy For All] team is bringing the forum to the Conference Centre in Kigali. Addressing the [https://unric.org/en/sdg-7/ Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)], the forum will take stock of progress, showcase success, and identify solutions to achieve faster, broader gains towards sustainable energy for all. [https://cuberwanda.idloom.events/delegate-seforall-forum-2022/register Registration information...]
*'''November 12-15, 2008:''' Third Annual [http://www.atconference2008.net/2007/08/1st-call-for-papers.html Conference on Appropriate Technology], Rigali, Rwanda