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SUMMARY:SophiA at CONSOLFOOD2025
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that Heike Hoedt from Simply Solar will present the SophiA project at the upcoming Sixth International Conference CONSOLFOOD – Advances in Solar Thermal Food Processing (CONSOLFOOD2025). The event will take place in Marseille, France, from May 5 to 7, 2025, at Aix Marseille University and Le Présage solar restaurant.\n \nAbout CONSOLFOOD2025\nCONSOLFOOD2025 focuses on promoting solar thermal energy as a sustainable alternative to traditional cooking methods. In many developing countries, cooking still relies on wood, charcoal, and other polluting fuels, leading to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and health issues. Even in sunny regions of the developed world, solar cooking remains underutilized. The conference will bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore the latest advancements in solar food processing.\n \nSophiA at CONSOLFOOD2025\nThe SophiA project is dedicated to energy-efficient refrigeration and food preservation solutions. Heike Hoedt’s presentation will showcase how SophiA’s solar-powered innovations contribute to sustainable cooling and food security.\n \nWhat to Expect at the Conference\n\n44 expert presentations on the latest advancements in solar cooking, solar drying, and food processing\nLive demonstrations at an exhibition of solar cookers\nSolar-cooked lunches at the renowned Le Présage solar restaurant\nParallel events worldwide, allowing interested groups to watch presentations in real-time and organize their own local solar cooking activities\nHybrid format with both in-person and online participation options\n\n \nProgramme\nMonday, May 5, 2025\n\n10:00 – 12:30 | Installation of solar cookers for real solar cooking\n14:20 – 14:40 | Opening session\n14:45 – 16:25 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 1A\n16:40 – 18:30 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 1B\n\nTuesday, May 6, 2025\n\n09:00 – 10:15 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 2A\n10:15 – 12:30 | Exhibition and use of solar cookers\n13:00 – 14:00 | Solar lunch\n14:45 – 16:25 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 2B\n16:40 – 18:20 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 2C\n\nWednesday, May 7, 2025\n\n09:00 – 10:15 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 3A\n10:15 – 12:30 | Exhibition and use of solar cookers\n13:00 – 14:00 | Solar lunch\n14:45 – 16:25 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 3B\n16:40 – 18:25 | Presentations and Q&A – Session 3C\n18:30 – 19:00 | Closing session\n\n \nRegistration & Contact\n\nEarly registration fee: €200 before April 1, 2025\nLate registration fee: €300 after April 1, 2025\nFor more details, visit the official conference website: www.consolfood.org ( http://www.consolfood.org/ )\nThe flyer : Flyer CF2025_v9 corrected ( https://sophia4africa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Flyer-CF2025_v9-corrected.pdf )\nContact the conference chairman: cruivo@ualg.pt ( mailto:cruivo@ualg.pt )\n\n \nJoin us at CONSOLFOOD2025 in Marseille and be part of the movement to advance solar-powered food processing! \n
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