Can the solar cooker be successful?

A number of questions which may be important at the introduction.

Is firewood becoming a problem

• Do people have to walk far to gather it.
• Is other fuel available and if so, is it expensive.
• Will gathering firewood be prohibited soon.
• What percentage of family income is spent on fuel for cooking.

What is the main ingredient of local food

• Is the food cooked in a pot or is it baked on a plate like pancakes.
• At what hour of the day is food cooked.
• Do they have a hot meal once or twice a day.
• Do they often stew or roast.
• Are many other ingredients used apart from the main food.

Materials used for production

• Is beside timber, plate material available as well.
• What sorts of thin metal can be bought locally, e.g. aluminium.
• Is 4 mm glass available and if so, is it expensive.
• Can silicon kit and household aluminium foil be obtained.
• Is there electricity.

Weather conditions

• How long does the rain season last and are there 4 hours of sun each day after that.
• Is the sky blue or whitish when there are no clouds.
• What is the degree of humidity.
• Are there sandstorms regularly and during longer periods.