Making the Switch: The Deployment Handbook for Institutional eCookers
Social institutions, such as schools, health facilities, and correctional facilities, in sub-Saharan Africa are the second-largest biomass energy consumers, trailing only households. In Kenya, about 90% of institutions rely on wood biomass for cooking. Reliance on these traditional biomass fuels has many consequences for the environment, the economy, and human health.
Electric cookers offer a viable alternative to biomass fuels, and many institutions are well-primed to make the switch, as most already have access to electricity. In Kenya alone, a transition to eCooking is estimated to create over 400,000 green jobs in institutions, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.1 Mt CO2 annually, and save 5.7 million trees each year, all while providing nutritious meals to over 10 million schoolchildren across the country.
This report, “Making the Switch: The Deployment Handbook for Institutional E-Cookers,” conducted by Efficiency for Access in partnership with the CLASP and the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme and aims to inform practitioners seeking advice on the design, deployment, and operation of commercially available institutional eCooking technologies and provide actionable recommendations for scaling eCooking in institutions in Kenya. This guide covers commercially available institutional eCooking technologies designed for both on- and off-grid applications. It provides:
- An overview of the current state of eCooking in institutions in Kenya
- Step-by-step advice for the pre-assessment, planning, installation, and commissioning of eCooking solutions
- Opportunities to scale the adoption of institutional eCooking
Download “Making the Switch: The Deployment Handbook for Institutional E-Cookers” report to access findings, recommendations, and guidance on electric cookers in institutional settings:
About Efficiency for Access
Efficiency for Access is a global coalition dedicated to advancing access to energy and affordable, energy efficient appliances in underserved communities. It is a catalyst for change, accelerating access to off- and weak-grid appliances to boost incomes, avoid carbon emissions, improve quality of life, and support sustainable development. The coalition is co-chaired by UK aid from the UK government via the Transforming Energy Access platform and the IKEA Foundation.
About CLASP
CLASP is the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives. An international NGO with 25 years of expertise and offices on five continents, CLASP collaborates with policymakers, industry leaders, and other experts to create a more sustainable future for people and the planet. CLASP is dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing, interconnected crises: the climate emergency, poverty, inequality, and access to energy.