Tens of thousands of individuals and organizations from around the world have learned about solar cooking through SCI's advocacy, leadership, education resources, and information exchange network. SCI, based in Sacramento, California, USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-governmental organization supporting and reporting on the work of hundreds of partner organizations and individuals in 146 countries.
SCI has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
SCI sponsors the Solar Cooking Wiki (this site), an internationally recognized resource for solar cooking information.
SCI was named as a winner in the Keeling Curve Prize for sustainable planet solutions in August 2021. SCI won for its work “improving human and environmental health by supporting the expansion of effective carbon-free solar cooking in world regions of greatest need” in the Social and Cultural Pathways category.
SCI has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
SCI's Worldwide Office is located in Sacramento, California, USA (Map).
In addition to its advocacy, leadership, research, and networking activities, SCI provides grant funding to pilot projects that focus on innovative processes that scale up solar cooking technologies in the regions of the world where the human and environmental needs are greatest.
If you would like to promote SCI's global work to introduce solar cooking technology to families around the world to improve health, quality of life, and the environment, please make a donation online or to the postal address below. The majority of SCI's funding comes from individual donors and foundations supporting social impact and environmental sustainability.
NEW: 10-21 November 2025 (Belém, Brazil):The Conference of the Parties (COP30) - The largest global United Nations event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. COP is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five UN-recognized regions. In 2025, Brazil will have the honor of hosting the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30). The chosen city will provide the world with a unique platform to discuss climate solutions, firmly rooted in the heart of the Amazon. The event will gather world leaders, ministers and representatives of international organizations to discuss how to tackle the climate crisis through fair and sustainable energy transitions, as well as forest and biodiversity conservation. Solar Cookers International's, Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes, Science Director, Dr. Alan Bigelow, and Strategic Partnerships Manager, Keith Wingeard, will be representing the solar cooking community. The SCI team will showcase the success of new programs in Mali and the Central African Republic, along with progress from the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. See the schedule of SCI's participation and presentations...
Most significant solar cooking projects
Refugees from Sudan are trained by Solar Cookers International in the use of their new CooKit solar cookers.
A refugee camp in Kenya was the first to receive a large-scale solar cooking project - The Kakuma Refugee Camp was formed in 1972 when Sudanese refugees first arrived in Kakuma, Kenya. Introducing solar cooking to the camp was Solar Cookers International’s first large-scale refugee project, beginning in January 1995. Kakuma had considerable refugee turnover, but by 2004, when Solar Cookers International (SCI) concluded the project, the camp had tripled in size to nearly 90,000 refugees. Though rapid growth posed problems for assisting all those who wanted to solar cook, SCI ultimately served over 15,000 families. This project was one of the earliest to use the CooKitsolar panel cooker to introduce solar cooking. The program also extended solar cooker technology to schools, especially primary school, through demonstrations, poems, songs and drama.
NEW: October 2025: SCI at EnergyNow SDG7 2025 - Solar Cookers International (SCI) participated in the EnergyNow SDG7 Action Forum, held September 24–25, 2025, and hosted by UN-Energy alongside the UN General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week NYC (New York City). SCI Program and Science Director, Dr. Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., took part in the forum, joining global stakeholders working to advance Sustainable Development Goal 7: access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. SCI joined to support this mission and highlight the relevance of solar cooking as a vital, often overlooked, component of clean energy access. Read more...
Local citizens of Mali examine and learn about solar cooking, Photo credit: Emmanuel Théra
SCI’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Keith Wingeard, Photo credit: Solar Cookers International
September 2025: Solar Cookers International at Africa Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit 2 - Keith Wingeard, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Solar Cookers International, represented solar cooking technologies in Africa Climate Week and the Africa Climate Summit 2 (8-10 September 2025) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Available clean cooking options remain a top priority for African countries. A key theme throughout the week was how investing in climate technologies can be beneficial for vulnerable communities while also creating job opportunities that contribute to economic growth. Solar cooking adoption supports these objectives, and is more than just a cooking solution—it is deeply connected to environmental protection, public health, gender equity, economic empowerment, and climate change mitigation. Learn more...
September 2025: SCI UN High-Level Political Forum 2025 Webinar - Guest speaker Mikael Melin, Head of People Centred Programmes at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), shares powerful insights on advancing clean, people-centered energy solutions at Solar Cookers International’s UN High-Level Political Forum 2025 Webinar. Watch the presentation...
July 2025: SCI at Big Bets Live 2025: Elevating Solar Cooking on a Global Stage - During the event, Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, spotlighted solar cooking in Africa as one of the world’s most impactful solutions. His remarks underscored the role of solar cooking in achieving climate and development goals, and highlighted the growing recognition of SCI’s work as part of a larger global movement for clean energy. Watch Dr. Rajiv Shah's presentation...
July 2025: Solar Cookers International's Side Event at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2025 is now available - Watch the webinar...
May 2025: Tal Radio interview - Solar Cookers International's executive director, Caitlyn Hughes, is interviewed on Tal Radio about 'The Solar Shift: Empowering Lives and Protecting the Planet' Listen to the podcast...
Solar Cookers International attends WHO conference 2025, Photo credit: WHO/Mauricio Idarraga
March 2025: SCI at the WHO Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health - From March 25-27, 2025, Solar Cookers International (SCI) had the privilege of participating in the invitation-only World Health Organization (WHO) Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, held in Cartagena, Colombia. They were able to network with potential collaborators and like-minded organizations and government officials, crucial in continuing to advocate for the widespread adoption of solar cooking solutions on global platforms.
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March 2025: SCI at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) Forum - Solar Cookers International (SCI) hosted a webinar highlighting how solar cooking impacts women and girls worldwide, featuring guest speakers from the Netherlands, Tajikistan, and Mali. The webinar was a Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 69) Virtual Parallel Event held on March 19th, 2025. Watch the event recording...
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February 2025: Solar cooking analysis, country by country - Solar Cookers International compiled summary statistics for a number of countries describing their existing solar cooking use and its potential benefits. Potential impacts of solar cooking by country...
January 2025: Solar box cookers headed to Kakuma - Organized by Solar Cookers International and implemented by collaborator Eco-Impact Hub CBO, 124 solar box cookers have been manufactured for families at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. The cookers were built at the Kiini Institute in Chuka, Kenya, using locally sourced materials. The ovens are built to last around 15 years according to the open-source design. Program participants will receive hands-on training in solar cooker use, along with ongoing guidance throughout the program cycle. Learn more...
Solar Cookers International representatives discuss gender perspectives at COP29, Photo credit: SCI
December 2024: Representing solar cooking at COP29 - Solar Cookers International partnered with the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) at this year's COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Together, they advocated for clean energy solutions that empower communities worldwide. Interviews and panel discussions Solar Cookers International representatives participated in can be seen at: Solar Cookers International (SCI) at COP29
November 2024: A Clean Cooking Collaboration with the United Nations - Solar Cookers International (SCI) unveiled a new clean cooking collaboration at their press conference during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) on November 19, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The session, titled “Cooking with the Sun in the Central African Republic and Mali,” highlighted a joint initiative between SCI and the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). More about the project...
November 2024: COP29 Side Event: Solar Cooking – A Pathway to Emissions Prevention and Climate Crisis Mitigation - Alongside global experts, SCI discusses how solar cooking combats climate change, reduces emissions, and strengthens community resilience Watch here...
November 2024: Climate Wisdom COP 29 | Innovating for a Greener Tomorrow | BK Maureen, Keith Wingeard - Brahma Kumaris invited Keith Wingeard, SCI's Strategic Partnerships Manager, to join Maureen Goodman to discuss the potential advantages of using simple technologies and compassion to help solve a portion of the current climate crisis at COP29
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New solar box ovens distributed through a collaboration of Eco-Impact Hub CBO with Solar Cookers International, Photo credit: Eco-Impact Hub CBO
July 2024: Advocacy: Webinar at the United Nations High-level Political Forum 2024 Side Event Solar Cookers International (SCI) and featured guest panelists highlighted how initiatives at all levels, from grassroots projects to global advocacy, can help expedite the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how language in a Voluntary National Review creates an enabling environment for scaling solar cooking. Advocates from diverse regions where solar cooking could be most effective, like Togo, Liberia, and India, spotlighted the importance of clean cooking solutions like solar cooking and interlinkages to the SDGs. Guest speakers included: Raïssa Oureya - Program Manager, Jeunes Verts (NGO), Togo, Yaou Mery - Director of Environment, Ministry of the Environment and Forest Resources, Togo Shedike V. Kamara - Executive Director, Eco Climate Initiative (NGO), Liberia, Jeevan Kumar Jethani - Sr. Director/Scientist-F, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, India
May 2024:Solar Cookers International has been working with Eco-Impact Hub CBO and Ecomandate since 2018, on a program to introduce solar cooking at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Their focus is on best practices, understanding residents' interest and current cooking habits at the camp. Program participants have reported savings of up to $70 USD (10,000 KES) annually by incorporating solar cooking for preparing their meals. *See more about Solar Cookers International goals and collaboration with Eco Impact Hub CBO, and Click image for more information about the Kakuma program...
SCI representative, Sara Rosen, at this year's Summit, Photo credit: Solar Cookers International
May 2024:Solar Cookers International was honored to be invited by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to attend the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit at UNESCO in Paris on May 14, 2024. Over USD 2.2 billion was pledged, making a significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. Together with global partners, SCI is committed to advocating for clean cooking solutions for communities worldwide. To learn more about the Summit, visit: SCI Participates in Landmark Clean Cooking in Africa Summit in Paris
March 2024: Solar Cookers International recognized in Solar Today - An article about the value of solar cooking in helping to address climate change, deforestation, and respiratory health was written by Sara Rosen, Program and Operations Manager at SCI. It was accepted for publication in Solar Today, the ASES news magazine. Read the article...
March 2024: SCI Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes, was invited to Sheryl's Good Deeds show on Mix96Sac! Underscoring SCI's dedication to empowering women and girls worldwide through clean cooking solutions, Caitlyn talked about how listeners can support this important work. Watch the interview here: https://www.solarcookers.org/.../good-deeds-mix96-sacramento
January 2024: Cooking efficiency calculation published by ELSEVIER - In their Science Direct collection, 'Testing Solar Cookers for Cooking Efficiency' has been published in the recent issue of Solar Energy Advances, Vol. 4, 2024. Established under the direction of Solar Cookers International Program and Science Director, Dr. Alan Bigelow, the Performance Evaluation Process (PEP) is recognized as a valid method for testing the performance of solar cookers. SCI is now proposing that a metric for cooking efficiency be added to standards for measuring solar cooker performance. Other team members responsible for the cooking efficiency calculation are Justin Tabatchnick, who also designed the testing mechanism, and SCI Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes. View the report
December 2023: COP28 Press Conference - SCI Executive Director Caitlyn Hughes and SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager Keith Wingeard discuss the importance of solar cooking and its impact on mitigating climate change
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December 2023: COP28 Press Conference with UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) - Keith Wingeard, SCI's Strategic Partnerships Manager, interviews Fred Onduri, Vice Chair of CTCN Advisory Board. Mr. Onduri explains the role of the CTCN and sees new opportunities for developing countries in Africa to adopt solar cooking strategies to promote better health and take the pressure off precious local environmental resources.
December 2023: Special Message from SCI Executive Director Caitlyn Hughes from COP28
December 2023: SCI initiative in Yemen - Solar Cookers International, under the direction of SCI Science Director, Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., has been working alongside the Nahda Makers Organization to provide the Yemenis government with solar cooking solutions to benefit the typical family living along the arid west coast of Yemen. This area is currently recovering from wartime related damage. Funding for the initiative was provided by the German government. The two beneficiaries of the initiative are the families receiving the solar cookers, and also importantly, the people that are being trained and employed to manufacture solar cookers, solar dryers and heat retention cooking bags. Solar food dryers help to extend the viability of the crops grown locally. The manufacturing skills that are acquired are also applicable in making a variety of other necessary products for retail sale. The Nahda Makers Organization now has the production capacity, and looks forward to also exporting solar cookers and dryers to other neighboring countries.
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December 2023: COP28 panel discussion: - Solar Cookers International Program and Science Director Alan Bigelow,Ph.D, speaks at the ‘Care, Share, Inspire - Climate Wisdom from COP28' panel discussion hosted by the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative and the Raja Yoga Center in Dubai. This exclusive series aims to bring the latest in science, policies, and wisdom towards and from the #COP28 climate conference directly to the global audience. The discussion focuses on key resolutions, agreements, and ways to contribute to a sustainable future.
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‘Care, Share, Inspire - Climate Wisdom from COP28'
Solar Cookers International representatives at COP28, Photo credit: SCI
December 2023: SCI at COP28 - Solar Cookers International representatives are shown at the booth they are sharing with the International Solar Energy Society, at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates. Visitors are able to get a firsthand look at a PEP tested solar cooker and learn exactly how these devices are helping those most affected by climate change. SCI Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes, is shown on the lower left with a representative from Oil Change International. You can also read: more SCI news at COP28...
September 2023: Solar Cookers International receives Patron of the Planet Award 2023 - SCI was honored to receive the Patron of the Planet award at this year’s NYC Green School Conference. The conference brings together leaders, educators, learners, policymakers, innovators, diplomates, administrators, solution providers, bookkeepers, healthcare experts, and climate leaders worldwide to discuss a wide range of topics related to fostering a more inclusive, compassionate, and climate-conscious approach toward humanizing and climatizing global education.
Dr. Alan Bigelow, Science Director at SCI, receives the Patron of the Planet award 2023 for SCI, Photo credit: SCI
June 2023: The U.S. Senate introduces the Clean Cooking Support Act - Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced the bipartisan bill. Its intention is to improve global health and reduce climate-harming emissions by helping people in low- and middle-income countries gain access to cleaner-burning fuels and stoves for cooking. “Our bill aims to address a serious global public health and environmental issue where leadership by the United States can make a real difference. It would directly benefit some of the world’s poorest people, including the women and girls who are disproportionately affected, and reduce harmful pollution that affects us all,” said Senator Susan Collins. Solar Cookers International welcomes the news and is listed as a supporter among a notable field of other environmental advocates.
March 2023: Solar Cookers International in partnership with the Ecomandate Foundation - The organizations have implemented an ongoing solar cooking project at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. Solar Cookers International emphasizes and applies best practices in project development and project monitoring and evaluation. Ecomandate Foundation brings hands-on construction, their local experience as part of the community, and familiarity with local customs, practices, and languages. Read more...
December 2022:
The SCI team members at COP27 included SCI Board Members, Nathan Schumacher, Mike Paparian, Peg Barrat, Program and Science Director, Alan Bigelow, Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes, and Strategic Partnership Manager, Keith Wingeard
The SCI team at COP27, Photo credit: Solar Cookers International
December 2022: SCI at COP27 - Solar Cookers International representatives were able to explain to government officials the value of developing solar cooking programs within their countries. Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes, Science Director, Alan Bigelow, and Strategic Partnership Manager, Keith Wingeard, held press conferences and side events to help conference delegates understand the importance of building solar cooking capacity, to see the related environmental benefits of solar cooking, and the importance of uniform solar cooker testing. They also offered strategies on how to navigate potential project funding sources. See the list of in-person hosted video events at: SCI at COP27 conference presentations and side events.
SCI hosted a solar cooked meal for COP27 delegates, Photo credit: Rob Tyrrell
May 2022: SCI profiled in media article - SCI Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes, was interviewed by Annie Eubank of Gastro Obscura's Favorite Things, providing background and the current status of solar cooking in helping to create a more sustainable world. Read article...
March 2022: United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Forum - Solar Cookers International Executive Director, Caitlyn Hughes and Alan Bigelow, SCI Science Director, presented first-hand accounts of solar cooking initiatives empowering women. Other speakers included Esther Wang'ombe, Senior Deputy Director, Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy, Terry Tempest Williams, author, conservationist, and activist, Dr. Daniel Kammen, Senior Advisor for Energy Innovation at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Rocío Maldonado, SCI Global Advisor. Watch the video below of the proceedings.
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October 2021: Recognizing the need for solar cooking: - Solar Cookers International was pleased to be recognized for its effort in promoting solar cooking by CNN. Approximately four million solar cookers are in use at this time worldwide, helping to save entire forests from destruction. SCI Advisor, Janak McGilligan, describes the efforts the Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development has contributed to many communities in India with their solar cooking introductory programs. Read the article...
August 2021: SCI named as winner! - Solar Cookers International has been named as a winner in the Keeling Curve Prize for sustainable planet solutions. SCI won for its work “improving human and environmental health by supporting the expansion of effective carbon-free solar cooking in world regions of greatest need” in the Social and Cultural Pathways category. Dr. Shishpal Rawat, SCI’s Board President, said, “This recognition helps elevate the role of solar cookers as a key technology to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” SCI estimates that there are over four million solar cookers directly and positively impacting over 14 million people, preventing over 5.8 million tons of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to taking more than 1.25 million cars off the road, and an estimated 30 million tons of CO2 is prevented over the lifetime of solar cookers distributed, equivalent to not burning over 34 billion pounds of coal or driving over 76 billion miles. Read more about the SCI award in Mongabay.com. The awards ceremony is included at approximately the 48 minute mark in the following video.
June 2021: Solar cookers and sustainable cooking equipment distributed in Nepal - With assistance from Solar Cookers International, approximately 300 people from especially vulnerable groups from communities in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kavre, Okhaldhunga, and Solukhumbu districts have received solar cookers, solar dryers, heat-retention boxes, and water pasteurization and safety equipment, as well as the necessary training. These locations in Nepal have limited local resources, and the new appliances help the recipients be better prepared for the challenges facing their communities. Read more in the SCI Summer 2021 Newsletter
April 2021: SCI named as finalist - Solar Cookers International has been named as a finalist in the Keeling Curve Prize for sustainable planet solutions. The award announcement of the ten programs selected for the prize is scheduled to be made 31 July 2021.
March 2021: The Solar Cookers International Order of Excellence annual award for 2020 has been given to the Republic of Kenya for including solar cooking in its Voluntary National Review (VNR) to track progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The award recognizes the most outstanding people and organizations whose sustained efforts have contributed most to empowering people to cook food and pasteurize water with solar energy.
January 2018: Solar Cookers International Report Recent Gains in Global Solar Cooking Movement (Slides, Abstract) - Julie Greene, et al
January 2018: Solar Cookers International Test Stations for a Performance Evaluation Process Motivate a Network of Testing Centers (Abstract) - Alan Bigelow, et al
June 2025: Cheryl Leutjen invites SCI Board Member Ruth Holton-Hodson to her YouTube podcast -'SOS! Solar Cooking Saves Women’s Lives!'
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November 2024: Climate Wisdom COP 29 | Innovating for a Greener Tomorrow | BK Maureen, Keith Wingeard
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Brahma Kumaris invited Keith Wingeard, SCI's Strategic Partnerships Manager, to join BK Maureen to discuss the potential advantages of using simple technologies and compassion to help solve a portion of the current climate crisis at COP29
July 2024: Advocacy: Webinar at the United Nations High-level Political Forum 2024 Side Event
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May 2024:ISES Solar World Congress 2023: Poster Presentation by Dr. Alan Bigelow, Science Director for Solar Cookers International
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December 2023: COP28 panel discussion:Solar Cookers International Program and Science Director Alan Bigelow, Ph.D, speaks at the ‘Care, Share, Inspire - Climate Wisdom from COP28' panel discussion
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‘Care, Share, Inspire - Climate Wisdom from COP28'
July 2023: Meeting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals with Solar Cooking - Solar Cookers International and featured guest panelists highlighted how initiatives at all levels, from grassroots projects to global advocacy, help expedite the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how language in a Voluntary National Review can create an enabling environment for scaling solar cooking.
March 2023: SCI's CSW67 Virtual Parallel Event, "Empowering Women and Girls Through Solar Cooking" - Solar Cookers International hosts a webinar highlighting how solar cooking impacts women and girls around the world, featuring guest speakers from Cameroon, Morocco, and France. Speakers provide a general overview of the types of solar cookers, along with a brief history of solar cooking introductory programs.
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December 2022: Solar Cooking – A Pathway to Emissions Prevention and Climate Crisis Mitigation-2 - SCI representatives hosted a side event presentation in the Cryosphere at COP27, to provide a general overview of solar cooking. They are joined by SCI Global Advisors, Janak McGilligan speaking on solar cooking activities in India, Deepak Gadhia on institutional large scale solar cooking methods, and Sanu Kaji Shrestha the founder of FoST, tells about his experiences promoting solar cooking in high altitude Nepal. Urs Riggenbach from Lytefire, mentions several entrepreneurship opportunities available with solar cooking.
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January 2022:
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December 2020:
Even though the United Nations Climate Conference did not happen in person this year, SCI continued to raise your voice in support of solar cooking at the United Nations Climate Dialogues virtual event which took place on December 2, 2020. In collaboration with The Women and Gender Constituency, SCI discussed solar cooking's positive impacts for women and the environment.
November 2020:
ReEnergy Africa eSummit Day Two FRIDAY, 23 October 2020 Success Stories Session
SCI's Executive Director Caitlyn Hughes had the pleasure of speaking at the Success Stories session at the ReEnergy Africa E-Summit which was held virtually on October 23rd, 2020. Caitlyn discussed the impact of solar cooking around the world and shared success stories from Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.
November 2020:
Virtual Café Sci- DARE to Solar Cook - The Physics of Cooking with Sunshine
On Nov. 2, Carnegie Science Center Virtual Café Sci featured a conversation with three advocates for solar cooking, a clean cooking technology that creates no emissions, is free to use, and is readily abundant in most parts of the world. Dr. Alan Bigelow, Science Director and Main Representative of Solar Cookers International to the United Nations, discussed the technical details of solar cooking and incorporating the science of materials and light optics. Solar Education Project Co-founders Mary Buchenic and Jennifer Gasser shared their experiences promoting solar cooking STEM curricula and the collaborations they enjoy with colleagues in Haiti and around the world.
November 2017: On September 14, SCI Executive Director Julie Greene and solar cooking aficionado Phyllis Davies were guests on the "Hometown Radio with Dave Congalton Show", broadcast by KVEC 920 AM from San Luis Obispo, California, USA. The 40-minute interview spanned numerous topics, from the health impact of no-emission passive solar cooking to the need for performance testing protocols to SCI's work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Listen to the audio file.
2013: Monica Woods, SCI Board Member and News 10 Chief Meteorologist, discusses how a basic solar cooker functions, and the social, environmental, and health benefits of cooking with the sun. Listen to the interview...
July 2013: Mendocino County Public Broadcasting interviews Julie Greene, Executive Director of Solar Cookers International about solar cooking strategies, equipment, and the impact of SCI's work in emerging nations. Listen to the program...
August 2009: Dr. Bob Metcalf gave an informative interview to Kirk Hamilton PA-C, of http://www.prescription2000.com, an online resource that delivers credible nutrition research to health professionals and to the public. Listen here. There is also a transcript available.
October 2007:Suncookers - A DVD showing the work of Solar Cookers International in Kenya
Donating to SCI
Donate online:Donate to Solar Cookers International. All donations may be tax-deductible in the United States through Solar Cookers International, a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization (Tax ID 68-0153141).
