The assembly of industrial technology is a process of careful integration, where major components unite to form a stable, functional whole. For the V2SDF project’s training on the new Prince 23 model, this integrative moment has been achieved.

From July 7th to 25th, 2025, within the practical learning environment of the LTCR Mushasha pilot workshops, educators from CEM Gitaba, CEFORE Rusi, and LTCR Mushasha executed a key final assembly task. The focus was on mounting the completed parabolic structure of the Prince 23 solar cooker onto its sturdy base.

This stage involved carefully lifting and securing the mirror-clad parabolic dish—the product of weeks of meticulous work on bending, framing, sheeting, and mirroring—onto its purpose-built support stand. Participants aligned the pivot points, secured bolts, and adjusted the mounting hardware to ensure a rigid connection that allows for smooth and safe tilting to track the sun’s path.

Why This Final Assembly is a Critical Milestone:

• Integration of Systems: This step physically and functionally unites the optical system (the parabolic dish) with the mechanical system (the tilting base), completing the cooker as a ready-to-use appliance.

• Ensuring Usability and Safety: A secure and stable mount is essential for safe operation in real-world conditions, preventing instability and ensuring the cooker can be easily and safely adjusted by the end-user.

• From Component to Finished Product: Seeing the parabolic dish securely mounted on its base transforms it from a constructed component into a recognizable, stand-alone piece of industrial equipment. It marks the conclusion of the main fabrication phase.

In the workshop, the elevation of the dish onto its base was a moment of collective achievement. The Prince 23 cooker now stands complete, representing the full spectrum of manufacturing skills transferred—from metalworking and geometry to precision assembly and finishing.

By mastering this final structural assembly, the participating teachers have gained comprehensive, end-to-end expertise in fabricating this model. They are now prepared to replicate this process and guide future technicians, enabling the local production of robust and efficient solar cooking technology.

The V2SDF project continues to build a foundation for sustainability, literally and figuratively, by ensuring these vital skills are firmly grounded in the vocational landscape of Burundi.

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