Solar Cooking

Introduction

Cooking is a common application of solar energy in India. A variety of solar cookers are available to suit different requirements. The MNES has been implementing a programme for promoting the use of solar cooking in the country for over two decades. The programme also supports the development and demonstration of new types of cooking systems.

Advantages of solar cooking

• Solar cooking involves no recurring expenses of fuel. If used regularly, a solar cooker can save three or four LPG cylinders per year.
• It saves time. You are free to do other things while food cooks in the solar cooker.
• There is no fear of scorching the food.
• Solar cooking is a slow process, and hence ensures better and more nutritious cooked food.
• It does not pollute the environment, and conserves conventional energy.
• Solar cookers are durable and simple to use.

Limitations of solar cooking

• A solar cooker works well only on a clear sunny day, (However if an electrical heater is built in, the cooker can be used on cloudy days too.)
• Cooking is slow with solar cookers, which may not suit some users.

Main Application

Solar

For further information please contact

Ministry of Non-Conventonal Energy Sources,
Govt. of India
Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel: 91 11 2436 0707/ 2436 0404
Fax: 91 11 2436 1298