Singing oven SCOREs in the developing world

摘要

Researchers in the UK have begun the first field trials of a new appliance that could begin to address the energy needs of rural communities in Africa and Asia, where access to power can be extremely limited. The device, which exploits the curious phenomenon responsible for the "singing" of hot glass vessels, can function as a cooker, refrigerator and a power generator all at the same time. It has taken two years to develop and the researchers are now looking for sponsorship in order to fund further field testing, writes James Dacey.