Solberga Solar Kitchen

Proposal for "Solberga's solar-powered outdoor kitchen" in the Solberga residential area in Stockholm.

The idea of the solar outdoor kitchen is to create opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and a broader food culture, and promote the idea of a renewable energy culture.

The proposal is centred around an induction cooker powered by solar electricity. The induction cooker can be used to cook and fry food, thereby giving the kitchen more opportunities to cook outside than a traditional grill does.

In the yard where the kitchen is located, there is a box where residents can take out an induction plate and plug it into an electrical outlet. Just like with regular grilling, residents bring their own food, cooking pots, plates and cutlery, etc. from their homes.

The electricity for the induction cooker is supplied by aesthetic thin-film solar cells. The solar cells are installed near the cooker in the yard, making the connection between energy production and energy use visible.