Background
The use of a parabolic shape is not a new invention by any means. There has been use throughout history of focusing the sun’s rays for cooking purposes. Today, many are attracted to the idea of cooking with a renewable resource instead of using expensive and pollutant fuels. Furthermore, many people are hopeful that with the use of parabolic solar cookers, third world countries can decrease mortality that is attributed to contaminated water. This is what I look foreword to as I begin my project building a solar cooker.
Description of Opportunity
I have the opportunity of working with Bart Orlando, who is known throughout Humboldt County and other sectors of the Engineering Community for his inventive ideas with solar and bicycle power. With his help I will be making a solar cooker for Engineering 305, Appropriate Technology. I chose this project, because I was very inspired by the idea of families in Africa, and other geographically appropriate places, being able to sanitize drinking water and cook food with a renewable resource. I feel like Africa is an important place for the world to focus on, because there is a lot of suffering on that continent, and the places in this world that have the ability to help, should. Furthermore, with simple skills of making a solar cooker, the people of Africa would be empowered to improve their own lives. I will be able to gain hands on experience by making my own solar cooker, which I will construct here in Arcata, with materials that I find locally. I hope to use donated or recycled materials. I am looking foreword to the development of this project, I hope you come back to visit this site to see my progress..
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