Powered by sound -- revolutionary stove could help reduce poverty

PA87/07 — May 10 2007

It's a cooker, a fridge and a generator in one — and it could have a huge impact on the lives of people in the world's poorest communities.

The £2m SCORE (Stove for Cooking, Refrigeration and Electricity) project brings together experts from across the world to develop a wood-powered generator capable of both cooking and cooling food. By developing an affordable, versatile domestic appliance SCORE aims to address the energy needs of rural communities in Africa and Asia, where access to power is extremely limited.