Can a solar-powered cooker based on induction heating be used in rural areas?

Therefore, in this study, a solar-powered cooker based on induction heating integrated with an off-grid PV power system suitable for use in rural areas was developed and its performance was experimentally evaluated.

What is solar powered induction cooking system?

Conclusion In this paper solar powered induction cooking system is presented. The designed is a standalone product where by the batteries are charged from solar and grid. The grid charging is selected when the solar power is not available. The selection is done using auto switch.

How energy efficient is a solar cooker?

Based on the results, the energy efficiency of the cooker is in the range of 6–8%, and the cooker temperature during the evening period is found to be 78°C in case of using PCM. Another research based on a parabolic trough collector with PCM (acetanilide) is conducted to investigate the thermal performance of a solar cooker .

Can solar thermal cooking systems be integrated with electric cookers?

Till now, several researchers have investigated the design and development of solar thermal cooking systems but, the integration of PV systems with electric cookers (so-called e-cookers) as an emerging sustainable cooking method has been rarely investigated.

Which solar cooker has the highest efficiency?

By investigating the performance of solar cookers, it was concluded that parabolic concentrating cookers have the highest efficiency. Panel cookers are mostly less efficient compared to the other types, and the efficiency of the box type is almost in a range between the other two cases.

Is solar cooking more efficient than electric cooking?

Electric cooking depicts low total system efficiency despite having the highest end-use efficiency (about 80%) since the efficiency of electricity production and transportation is low. In contrast, the total system efficiency of solar cooking equals its end-use efficiency.