2. What are the advantages of solar cooker ?
i. No fuel is required and thus saves on recurring fuel cost
ii. Hygiene and quality of the food is maintained
iii. There is no fire hazard nor damage to vessels.

3. What are the various types of solar cookers available ?
i. Box type for cooking upto 5 persons
ii. Dish type for cooking for 10 to 15 persons
iii. Scheffler model for about 50 persons
iv. Solar Steam model to cater for any number of persons

4. What is the probable saving in the use of solar cookers ?
The saving interms of LPG normally used for cooking, will be in the range of 20 to 40 % depending upon the type of cookers used.

5. Whether all types of food items can be cooked in a solar cooker ?
In the case of Dish type ( Scheffler model ) Solar cookers, all items can be cooked including roasting, frying and boiling where as in box type cooker all items except frying or chapati making can be cooked.

6. What is the time required for cooking ?
In the case of Dish type and scheffler model, 1 to 1½ hours will be required for cooking a meal time. For Box cookers, 2 to 3 hours will be required.

7. What can be done during rainy days ?
In the case of Box cooker, a back up electrical heater can be provided inside. In the case of others, conventional cooking system, oil fired boiler / conventional steam generation system should be available on hand to meet the requirements during rainy days.