WANA (Sep 20) – A student at the International Campus of Sharif University of Technology has successfully designed and built a prototype “solar cooker” that, according to him, generates the heat needed for cooking directly from sunlight and remains usable during non-sunlight hours with the help of a backup battery.

 

As renewable energy becomes an unavoidable necessity in today’s world, Iranian students are taking new steps toward advancing this goal.

 

The solar cooker, developed by Arian Naserinejad, a mechanical engineering student at Sharif’s International Campus, uses direct sunlight to produce cooking heat. Thanks to its special body design and thermal insulation, it can store heat for several hours.

 

In addition, the device is equipped with a backup battery and a solar tracker, allowing it to function in low-light conditions and maximize energy absorption.

 

Naserinejad believes the technology can be used not only for personal purposes and camping trips but also to support families and communities in remote areas or during crises.

 

The invention, titled “Portable Solar Cooker with Tracking and Energy Conversion Technology,” won a silver medal in the energy category at the 5th IFIA INV Competition (International Federation of Inventors’ Associations).

 

“This prototype can be developed in different sizes, from personal use to larger-scale applications,” Naserinejad said, highlighting the importance of such innovations in the clean energy sector. “It can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels while supporting families and communities under various conditions.”

WANA - Arian Naserinejad's Solar Cooker