Sunday, March 14, 2010

Solar Cooker Case Studies

SOLAR COOKER ACCEPTANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA: RESULTS OF A COMPARATIVE FIELD-TEST - Communicated by JENNIY GREGORY

This case study confirms a lot of ideas that we have about solar cooking. It sites the daily usage of solar cookers, along with other fuel sources. "In response to poor access to fuel, users will take advantage of an additional, freely available fuel source, whatever that fuel source may be." Results also indicated acceptance of solar cookers, however solar cookers do not completely eliminate the need for other fuel sources. Also indicated was the monetary savings with in a family, the increased free time for women, and the increased health benefits.

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