Solar ovens are becoming more advanced every year, and Sundance Solar is a good example of how far this technology has come. This Hybrid Solar oven is easy to use and portable. The Tulsi-Hybrid operates in three different ways. You can point the Tulsi-Hybrid, towards the sun and adjust the back reflector panel to shine the suns sunlight into the ovens dark cooking chamber. No sun? Indoors> You can plug the power cord into any standard 110V outlet, inverter, or back up generator. Lastly, you can use both the solar and electric features in combination. The Tulsi-Hybrid will cycle itself on and off between electric and solar when there are cloudy conditions.

This low-cost, high-performance solar oven can produce cooking temperatures within an hour in full sun and be used for up to six hours; perfect for baked goods or slow-cooking stews. The Hot Pot Simple Solar Cooker includes a 5.3 quart enameled steel pot. The aluminum reflector sides fold down for easy storage. The oven can reach temperatures up to 350-400 degrees.

Respected institutions such as Florida Solar Energy Center and Energy Laboratories, Inc. tested and refined the product’s design over a six-year period.