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Solar-Powered Cookers

The GoSun Uses Solar Energy to Cook Meals

— October 11, 2013 — Lifestyle
For those looking for an alternative to burning wood or coals, consider the GoSun, a complete solar-powered cooker that cooks food with sunlight. The GoSun is simple to use, easy to clean and has social and environmental benefits.

The GoSun operates as a portable cooker that can cook a meal in as little as 20 minutes with moderate amounts of sunlight. In 20 minutes the cooker can safely reach up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. The unit is portable, versatile (can cook, boil, bake and fry), fuel free and clean, and works in any season (summer or winter). The unit also keeps food hot for hours after the sun is gone.

The GoSun works by a reflection principle that then heats areas for insulation, which allows for a buildup of heat and the cooking process. Its highly efficient solar power is better than carrying around bulky equipment. Moreover, it can benefit social and environmental causes if taken to other less developed areas around the world (reduce time gathering fuel and making fires and more time for education and development, and so forth).
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Cooking - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing and producing more efficient solar-powered cooking technology for the outdoor and camping market.
2. Renewable Energy Cooking - The trend towards environmentally-friendly cooking and a move away from traditional fuel sources presents opportunities for innovation in renewable energy appliances for the home kitchen market.
3. Portable Cooking Appliances - With a growing market for outdoor activities and off-grid living, there is an opportunity to develop more portable and versatile cooking appliances using renewable energy sources like solar for the outdoor recreation equipment industry.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation Equipment - Innovations in portable, solar-powered cooking appliances could provide an advantage to companies looking to expand their offerings in the outdoor recreation industry.
2. Renewable Energy Technology - Companies focused on renewable energy technology would benefit from researching and producing efficient, clean cooking appliances using solar or other renewable energy sources.
3. Sustainable Living Products - As consumers become more conscious of their carbon footprint and seek out sustainable living solutions, companies can develop solar-powered cooking appliances to market to environmentally-conscious consumers for the home appliance industry.
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