Sierra Leone

EventsEdit

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

NewsEdit

• 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.

HistoryEdit

Main article: History of solar cooking

Archived articles

Climate and cultureEdit

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

ResourcesEdit

Possible fundersEdit

• Find a Kiva microfinance partner in Sierra Leone.
• Raising funds through grants and donations

ReportsEdit

• 1989: Solar Cookers International project report

Articles in the mediaEdit

Audio and videoEdit

• September 2009:

Web pagesEdit

• Carolyn van Gurp's Sierra Leone Journal

ContactsEdit

The entities listed below are either based in Sierra Leone, or have established solar cooking projects there:

SCI AssociatesEdit

Main article: Solar Cookers International Association

NGOsEdit

Manufacturers and vendorsEdit

IndividualsEdit

Government agenciesEdit

Educational institutionsEdit

See alsoEdit

ReferencesEdit

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