Study on some aspects of adoption of Solar Cooking System: A review. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singh, Hemant Raj; Sharma, Dilip; Goyal, Rahul; Sharma, Dinesh Kumar; Chadha, Sonali
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 47:Part 11(2021)
• Page Start: 2994
• Page End: 3000
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Solar -- Sustainable cooking -- Solar Cooker adoption factor -- Dissemination.; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.323
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: In developing and under-developed nations, the cooking industry is one of the most energy-intensive industries. Although cooking methods have been vastly improved, society has depended heavily on biomass for its kitchen needs since the dawn of civilization. Innovative cooking technology (methods) is now becoming progressively common because of the negative effects and energy wastages in traditional biomass cooking systems. Because of our reliance on rapidly depleting fossil fuels, we have been pressured to turn to alternative energy sources, and solar energy is often the best solution due to its intrinsic advantages, as it is the prime most of all renewable energy sources. In this report, we have examined both types of systems, those that have heat-energy storage as well as those that don't. To this end, the findings proved that all different types of solar cookers have distinct thermal inefficiency levels. According to the study, the supply of solar cookers may be limited for a variety of reasons. The most prominent issues are social and territorial conflicts, smaller scale preferences, and budget-related problems.