Sierra Leone

Events

International conferences

• NEW: 2-13 December, 2019 (Feria de Madrid in Madrid, Spain): COP25 - The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is hosting the twenty-fifth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 25) has been scheduled to take place in Feria de Madrid in Madrid, Spain from 2-13 December, 2019. More information...

• 22-24 January 2020 (Faro, Portugal): CONSOLFOOD2020 - To be held at the Institute of Engineering, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha. The conference will focus on solar thermal food processing. The deadline for receipt of abstracts was 15 June 2019. More information... 

See also: Global Calendar of Events and past events in Sierra Leone

News

• May 2016: Solar Cookers International is seeking community solar cooking trainers and local manufacturing partners in Sierra Leone (near Newton and Freetown) to explore a potential project. If interested, contact info@solarcookers.org with information about your experience and qualifications.

History

Main article: History of solar cooking

Archived articles

Climate and culture

In Sierra Leone low grades of energy dominate the energy scene; about 87% of the total energy used in Sierra Leone is traditional fuels, that is, firewood and charcoal. In terms of cooking, wood is the predominant household energy source and it accounts for about 92% of the domestic energy use while charcoal accounts for 4.8%. Electricity and gas between them account for only 0.4% of household energy consumption. The petroleum product used in households is predominantly kerosene, which contributes about 2.7%. ^[1]

See also

• Sierra Leone's Energy Landscape - Renewables Salone
• Wikipedia article on the climate of Sierra Leone
• Solar cooker dissemination and cultural variables

Resources

Possible funders

• Find a Kiva microfinance partner in Sierra Leone.

Reports

• 1989: Solar Cookers International project report

Articles in the media

Audio and video

• September 2009:

Web pages

• Carolyn van Gurp's Sierra Leone Journal

Contacts

SCI Associates

Main article: Solar Cookers International Association

NGOs

Manufacturers and vendors

Individuals

Government agencies

Educational institutions

See also

External links

• NEW: Concept de Cuisson et de Séchage Solaire

References

1. ↑ Statement Delivered by Hon. Haja Afsatu O. E. Kabba at the Crans Montana Forum, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain