Solar stove

This article is part of a series on innovations in support of the ATL Tinkering Innovation Marathon - organised by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and

If you've ever seen a kid frying ants with a magnifying glass, you know that the concentrated power of the sun can create great heat. But what if that heat were applied to something a bit more productive -- something like cooking food?

Solar energy stove made easy for cooking

Take a look at this post for an easy tutorial on how to build a solar oven and get your own started in your backyard today!

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Solar ovens are not just for emergencies and power outages. They are the perfect camping companion, a necessity on the boat and a fun way to cook at the RV camp. Plus, sunshine is free!

This article gives an overview of what is a solar cooker, different steps of solar cooker working, advantages and disadvantages of a solar cooker.

These DIY solar oven plans are a great way to harness the power of the sun to cook food and heat water free of cost and eco-friendly.

"Eight hundred SolSource Pro solar stoves were sold to the Chinese government late last year in western China and distributed to nomadic peoples and villagers in the province of Qinghai. Dozens of NGOs and governments are currently interested in distributing the SolSource Pro now too," John B. Lindquist, Market Development Manager for One Earth Designs, explains.

Solar oven