Solar cooking in India Flashcards
1
Q
How does it work?
A
Utilizes the sun’s energy to boil water.
Parabolic mirrors, made from household ones. A secondary reflector receives the reflected rays and are concentrated on the bottom surface, where food is cooked.
2
Q
Is it sustainable?
A
Yes! It enables better hygiene and has no pollutants; meaning people don’t inhale smoke.
3
Q
Can the whole community use them?
A
Yes! They are big enough to cook a meal for the whole community and the are not too expensive either. The community comes together.
4
Q
Ladakh
A
Cold, desert with low temps, yet has over 300 sunny days a year.
