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Last edited: 1 August 2017
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Events
International conferences
- NEW: 30-31 May 2019: Pathways to Clean Cooking 2050: Leaving No-one Behind - Ireland will host; Pathways to Clean Cooking 2050: Leaving No-one Behind. The conference will focus attention on reaching the furthest behind first, with topics such as: households and settings, evaluating pathways to modern sustainable cooking energy systems, policy options, and more. More information...
- NEW: 22-24 January 2020: CONSOLFOOD2020 - To be held at the Institute of Engineering, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal. The conference will focus on solar thermal food processing. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 31 May 2019. Abstracts should be sent via email to cruivo@ualg.pt in .doc, .docx, or pdf format. More conference information...
- See also: Global Calendar of Events and past events in United Arab Emirates
News
Rendering of newly approved solar concentrator. Photo credit: Gizmodo
- July 2016: A new solar concentrator power plant was recently approved for construction in Dubai and is set to be the largest in the world. The plant will reportedly generate 1,000 megawatts of power by 2020 and 5,000 megawatts by 2030. Read more...
- July 2016: So far Beacon Energy Solutions has introduced solar cooking to more than 200 students across three different schools in Dubai. Read more... - Khaleej Times
Students in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, learn to solar cook. Photo credit: Khaleej Times
- June 2015: Dubai students learn to use solar reflectors to cook in the sun - Inspired by the Guinness World Record setting event held in Mumbai, India, earlier this year, Beacon Energy Solutions partnered with DPS Academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to "inspire youngsters to harness ... solar energy." Sixty-seven students from grades 5 - 8 gathered to learn how to use a solar oven to cook several types of local dishes.
History
- Main article: History of solar cooking
Archived articles
Climate and culture
- Wikipedia article on the climate of United Arab Emirates
- Solar cooker dissemination and cultural variables
Resources
Possible funders
Construction plans in Arabic
- CooKit
- CooKit variation (made from smaller pieces of cardboard)
- Minimum Box Cooker
- Solar Water Pasteurizer
Possible funders
- See general guidance on raising funds through grants and donations.
Reports
Articles in the media
- September 2017: Women Play Key Role in Solar Energy Projects - Inter Press Service
- December 2015: Noodles made in solar cookers - Dubai News Express
Web pages
Contacts
SCI Associates
- Main article: Solar Cookers International Association
NGOs
Government agencies
Manufacturers and vendors
Individuals
Government agencies
Educational institutions
See also
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