Sunspot Electric Stove

The Sunspot cooking system supports an electrical load of 2 kWh per day, making it possible to cook basic meals for a family of up to six people. It is recommended to use the system to cook during the day. The battery included in the system is intended to balance the solar output with the cooking needs.

As of 2020, the Sunspot cooking system is still not released in the market. However, the goal of the company is to implement the Pay-As-You-Go financing model to make it affordable to rural customers in developing countries.

The induction stove in the Sunspot system turns on and off instantly and eliminates several cooking hazards such as inhalation of carbon monoxide, particulate pollution, and fire risk. Additionally, the system includes four USB ports for cellphone charging, LED lamps, and other small appliances.

Provided by the manufacturer.

The advanced lead-carbon batteries will last 5 – 10 years depending on how hard they are used. The PV modules are warranted for 25 years life and the electronics will probably need to be repaired/replaced once during the life of the system. An initial life service of 5 – 6 years, after which the systems will be refurbished and provided at a discount to a new class of users. ^{Interview with representative in 2020}

No testing has been conducted yet on this product. ^{Interview with representative in 2020}

Users should be aware to handle the wires of the system properly.

Lead-carbon batteries should never be opened as an attempt to repair a defective unit.

Children should stay away from the induction cooktop, in order to avoid unintentional burns.