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Basically, there are 3 types of solar cookers: Box cookers Panel cookers Parabolic cookers According to JREDA :  "Solar box cookers (sometimes called solar ovens) are the most common and inexpensive type of solar cookers. These box cookers have very simple construction, and they are made of low-cost materials. The outer box is often made of wood. The inner box is made of insulating material, which is covered with clear glass or with plastic and often has a reflector of aluminum. According to Solar Cooker International, solar box cookers cook at moderate temperatures and often can accommodate multiple pots. It can reach a temperature of 140˚ C.  The solar box cooker, like other solar cookers, needs direct sunshine to operate and produces zero-emission. However, the temperature is low, and it cannot store and save solar heat for later use. Many nonprofit organizations promote these cookers worldwide in order to help reduce fuel costs and to slow down deforestation caused by fir...