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| == Source / Production of Electricity == | | == Source / Production of Electricity == |
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| The electricity can be generated from different sources such as renewables and fossil fuel. Hence, electrical cooking can be done anywhere where there is access to electricity. Depending on the source of electricity, the impact of electric cooking differs. | | The electricity can be generated from different sources such as renewables and fossil fuel. Hence, electrical cooking can be done anywhere where there is access to electricity. Depending on the source of electricity, the impact of electric cooking differs. |
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| Systems such as Solar Home systems and mini-grid can also be used for cooking. However, cooking with SHS and mini-grid increases the peak demand during morning and evening, placing additional demand on the mini-grid. To tackle this problem, use of energy efficient appliances such as electric pressure cookers or load-management (by signaling the users when the supply is limited) is encouraged. Also, this may require an upgraded battery storage system for the mini-grids. Appliances such as hot plate and induction stove are not suitable with SHS as they have high demand spikes. They require large PV and battery system. However, slow cookers and pressure cookers are more suitable for use with SHS as they have low electricity demand profile<ref name=" E. Matser, H. Clemens, A. Skowron, and J. Thomas, “Beyond Fire: How to achieve electric cooking.”"> E. Matser, H. Clemens, A. Skowron, and J. Thomas, “Beyond Fire: How to achieve electric cooking.”</ref>. | | Systems such as Solar Home systems and mini-grid can also be used for cooking. However, cooking with SHS and mini-grid increases the peak demand during morning and evening, placing additional demand on the mini-grid. To tackle this problem, use of energy efficient appliances such as electric pressure cookers or load-management (by signaling the users when the supply is limited) is encouraged. Also, this may require an upgraded battery storage system for the mini-grids. Appliances such as hot plate and induction stove are not suitable with SHS as they have high demand spikes. They require large PV and battery system. However, slow cookers and pressure cookers are more suitable for use with SHS as they have low electricity demand profile<ref name=" E. Matser, H. Clemens, A. Skowron, and J. Thomas, “Beyond Fire: How to achieve electric cooking.”"> E. Matser, H. Clemens, A. Skowron, and J. Thomas, “Beyond Fire: How to achieve electric cooking.”</ref>. |
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| == Fuel Availability == | | == Fuel Availability == |
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| The adoption of the stoves depends on the availably of electricity and if the voltage is stable. These studies in [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305534292_Induction_stoves_as_an_option_for_clean_cooking_in_rural_India India] and [https://energsustainsoc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13705-016-0080-1 Nigeria] show that electrical stoves are mostly used as secondary cooking solutions. Reasons could be low availability of electricity when needed (morning and evenings), fear of high electricity bills and fluctuating voltage (resulting in short circuit connections)<ref name="M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.">M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.</ref> <ref name="D. Y. Bisu, A. Kuhe, and H. A. Iortyer, “Urban household cooking energy choice: an example of Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria,” Energy, Sustainability and Society, vol. 6, no. 1, p. 15, Jun. 2016.">D. Y. Bisu, A. Kuhe, and H. A. Iortyer, “Urban household cooking energy choice: an example of Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria,” Energy, Sustainability and Society, vol. 6, no. 1, p. 15, Jun. 2016.</ref>. | | The adoption of the stoves depends on the availably of electricity and if the voltage is stable. These studies in [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305534292_Induction_stoves_as_an_option_for_clean_cooking_in_rural_India India] and [https://energsustainsoc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13705-016-0080-1 Nigeria] show that electrical stoves are mostly used as secondary cooking solutions. Reasons could be low availability of electricity when needed (morning and evenings), fear of high electricity bills and fluctuating voltage (resulting in short circuit connections)<ref name="M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.">M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.</ref> <ref name="D. Y. Bisu, A. Kuhe, and H. A. Iortyer, “Urban household cooking energy choice: an example of Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria,” Energy, Sustainability and Society, vol. 6, no. 1, p. 15, Jun. 2016.">D. Y. Bisu, A. Kuhe, and H. A. Iortyer, “Urban household cooking energy choice: an example of Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria,” Energy, Sustainability and Society, vol. 6, no. 1, p. 15, Jun. 2016.</ref>. |
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| == Price Range<br/> == | | == Price Range<br/> == |
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| [[File:Cost of electric cooking 2.png|thumb|center|400px|Cost of electric cooking]]<br/>The upfront high cost of electric cooking could be tackled by looking into innovative financing mechanisms such as pay as you go, rent to own model etc. <ref name="S. Batchelor, E. Brown, J. Leary, N. Scott, A. Alsop, and M. Leach, “Solar electric cooking in Africa: Where will the transition happen first?,” Energy Research & Social Science, vol. 40, pp. 257–272, Jun. 2018.">S. Batchelor, E. Brown, J. Leary, N. Scott, A. Alsop, and M. Leach, “Solar electric cooking in Africa: Where will the transition happen first?,” Energy Research & Social Science, vol. 40, pp. 257–272, Jun. 2018.</ref>. | | [[File:Cost of electric cooking 2.png|thumb|center|400px|Cost of electric cooking]]<br/>The upfront high cost of electric cooking could be tackled by looking into innovative financing mechanisms such as pay as you go, rent to own model etc. <ref name="S. Batchelor, E. Brown, J. Leary, N. Scott, A. Alsop, and M. Leach, “Solar electric cooking in Africa: Where will the transition happen first?,” Energy Research & Social Science, vol. 40, pp. 257–272, Jun. 2018.">S. Batchelor, E. Brown, J. Leary, N. Scott, A. Alsop, and M. Leach, “Solar electric cooking in Africa: Where will the transition happen first?,” Energy Research & Social Science, vol. 40, pp. 257–272, Jun. 2018.</ref>. |
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| == Applicability/which cooking needs are covered with it == | | == Applicability/which cooking needs are covered with it == |
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| Electric stoves can be used to prepare all kind of meals, except those that require direct contact with flames. For example, Chapatti (flat bread) is a staple food in India but it cannot be cooked on induction stoves <ref name="M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.">M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.</ref>. Induction stoves also require the use of stainless-steel utensils with a flat bottom. Any traditional food that requires cooking on mud vessels cannot be used on electric stoves. | | Electric stoves can be used to prepare all kind of meals, except those that require direct contact with flames. For example, Chapatti (flat bread) is a staple food in India but it cannot be cooked on induction stoves <ref name="M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.">M. Banerjee, R. Prasad, I. H Rehman, and B. Gill, “Induction stoves as an option for clean cooking in rural India.” 23-Jul-2016.</ref>. Induction stoves also require the use of stainless-steel utensils with a flat bottom. Any traditional food that requires cooking on mud vessels cannot be used on electric stoves. |
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| == Contribution or conflicts with SDGs == | | == Contribution or conflicts with SDGs == |
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| Electrical stoves are beneficial to the environment as long as the electricity comes from green sources and not fossil fuel. Electric stoves do not release any kind of smoke and help to avoid indoor air pollution. They also reduce the burden on women as they do not have to travel far off distance to collect firewood. The overall lifecycle impact of electric cooking depends on the source of electricity (how clean it is). | | Electrical stoves are beneficial to the environment as long as the electricity comes from green sources and not fossil fuel. Electric stoves do not release any kind of smoke and help to avoid indoor air pollution. They also reduce the burden on women as they do not have to travel far off distance to collect firewood. The overall lifecycle impact of electric cooking depends on the source of electricity (how clean it is). |
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| Therefore, a stove operating on clean energy helps to address SDG 4 (health), SDG 5 (gender), SDG 7 (energy), SDG 13 (climate change) and SDG 15 (life on land) if biomass use is reduced. | | Therefore, a stove operating on clean energy helps to address SDG 4 (health), SDG 5 (gender), SDG 7 (energy), SDG 13 (climate change) and SDG 15 (life on land) if biomass use is reduced. |
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| = Natural Gas = | | = Natural Gas = |
This article deals with the potentials and limitations of these different alternative cooking fuel options. A table at the end gives a quick overview. Each technology is presented along the following points: