Which solar ovens are best? Campfires, charcoal grills, and gas-powered camping stoves can definitely make life easier for hungry campers, but they can’t do everything. Sometimes, the only source of ...

Last summer when our power was out for a week, I really thought about how much we depend on electricity. While my family was lucky enough to have a generator and gas grill, the generator wasn't ...

For eight years or so, GoSun has been offering outdoor enthusiasts clean ways of cooking up their meals through a range of solar-powered stoves, grills and ovens. Its latest and greatest is billed as ...

An exploration of box-type solar cookers showcased the benefits of incorporating reflectors for improved thermal performance.

Whether you’re camping, ice fishing, picnicking or preparing a meal at home, an environmentally-friendly solar oven allows you to enjoy a leisurely day, knowing the sun is hard at work gently cooking ...

Q: I plan to use a solar oven so my kitchen stays cooler and when we lose electricity during storms. Should I buy one complete or can I make an effective one myself? A: It is wise to try to do some of ...

Engineers in Nigeria have developed an improved solar cooking system that is designed to replace cooking over fires made with coal, wood, or other materials, reports a new study in Frontiers in Energy ...

On one ordinary day back in 2012, a hefty envelope turned up in my snail mail containing a very kind letter along with a mechanical drawing so detailed it made me want to chew my hair. The sender ...

Editor’s Note: This story was identified by Call to Earth guest editor Rodrigo Pacheco. He is a chef who grows sustainable food at his restaurant and creative permaculture project in Ecuador, and he ...