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MAKING A BEAST COPENHAGEN PANEL OVEN

Solar Education ProjectGDSnonprofit.org

Sunlight is your fuel. Learn to use it to cook delicious foods.The Beast has large reflectors that direct light into the cooking space,

allowing you to prepare a variety of foods. For recipes and more, visit GDSnonprofit.org/solar-education-project

BEFORE GETTING STARTED

D.A.R.E.Direct : Direct light to cooking space.Absorb: Absorb light & convert it to heat by using the color black.Retain: Retain the heat using a heat trap.Eat: Eat delicious solar cooked food.

D.A.R.E. will help you remember the basics of successful solar cooking.

Safety Guidelines for Solar Cooking



Gather materials:Poster board 22”x28”(five sheets)RulerPencilScissorsQuality tape such as duct tapeGlueReflective material (foil, interior of snack bags, etc.)Binder clips (four)



Cut four large squares. Each one should be 22” x 22” (56cm x 56cm)

Cut one small square 10.5” x 10.5” (27cm x 27cm)

22” x 22” (56cm x 56cm)

10.5” x 10.5” (27cm x 27cm)


Lay out large squares to form an even larger square.Center is marked with a red X.

From the X, measure 7.5” (19cm) along each edge and make a mark.



Spread glue all over the back of the small square.

Then place the small square on top of the four larger pieces with each corner touching one of the marks made.

Press down to adhere. Allow it to dry for about five minutes.

MAKING A BEAST COPENHAGEN PANEL OVENOption 1 for connecting the squares


Use a quality tape to connect the four panels together.

Tape from one mark to the next vertically and horizontally.

MAKING A BEAST COPENHAGEN PANEL OVENOption 2 for connecting the squares


Turn panels over and apply reflective material to the opposite side. You will only need reflective material on one side.

This example was made with a variety of reflective material: aluminum foil, self adhesive vinyl, and the interior of chip bags.

Aluminum foil or the interiors of chip bags can be glued onto the panels.

Self adhesive vinyl can be found at sign shops and craft stores or purchased online.


Raise each panel up. Form a funnel by overlapping the panels with one another. Join together with a sturdy clip.


SETTING UP THE BEAST COPENHAGEN PANEL OVEN

Practice aligning the panels toward the sun.When the oven is facing the sun properly, a perfect shadow should form behind.

If the sun is low in the sky, lower the front panel slightly or completely so as not to block the sun from shining on the cooking space.

Photo credit: Matteo Muioli

Align the panels toward the sun.Adjust the panels to direct sunlight into the cooking space. Raising the cooking pan off the base about 4cm will improve cooking times.

When oven is not in use, fold it into a square and store. Do not leave oven out in the sun unless you are using it to cook food.

COOKING WITH THE BEAST COPENHAGEN PANEL OVEN

Try something simple, such as rice or vegetables to get started. You can use an oven thermometer to monitor temperature inside your cooking space.

For recipe ideas, see GDSnonprofit.org and click on Solar Education Project then Recipes.Email us at [email protected] & Instagram: Solar Education Project

Happy Solar Cooking!

Use a black metal pan for cooking.Place the pan with food inside a heat trap such as an oven bag or two inverted pyrex bowls.

Set the pan of food with heat trap on the base of the panel oven. In direct sun, this oven can reach 300F

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