Inventor Patrick Sherwingot the idea of developing a solar cooker based on his earlier experience in evacuated tube hot water heater. It is a whole new way of cooking, he explains, “Instead of a big solar oven that adapts to our conventional idea of cooking, The GoSun requires a bit of adaptation of our diet. But that really is a feature, not a bug; it can be a healthier diet with less food waste.”
TheGoSun stovecompletes the cooking process in 20 minutes and cooks tasty and healthy foods. The latest version of the stove stores power in a sun-charged lithium battery which is only activated when there is no sun. This gives you a great opportunity to use it anytime and anywhere. This latest version is supposed to be shipped during June 2016 and the same can be pre-ordered at GoSun’s Home Page. It can be pre-ordered on Amazon for under $300.
With the GoSun, you cook in a healthier and environmentally friendlier way when you compare it with charcoal or gas. The new solar battery that has been developed for indoor or night usage is full of a phase-changing organic wax material. You just need to fix it with GoSun to get a meal prepared for eight autonomously. The volume can be as high as four pounds of chicken or four loaves of bread.
According to GoSun: “Using the latent-heat capacity of our proprietary PCM (short for Phase Change Material) encapsulated within an aluminum extrusion, the Thermal Battery is able to store much more energy than a material with only sensible heat (such as concrete or sand). Through the process of melting the PCM at roughly 310°F or 155°C, the Sun’s energy is stored for use later in the day. Capable of reaching temperatures over 400°F or 205°C, this heat is fully insulated while left inside the evacuated tube chamber”
Fold out anodized aluminum material has been used in the construction to capture the energy of the sun at any angle. The energy is then supplied to the evacuated glass tube which amplifies the same. The result is heating at about 550 Deg F within minutes. High heat gives you an opportunity to keep the food warm for several hours. Because of its features, it can be used either in outdoor or at home. The stove is able to capture around 80-90% energy from the sun with the help of the evacuated glass tube.
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Author: Technology and Beyond
