Solar energy can contribute to sustainable development by reducing the carbon footprint of rural communities. A major part of the population in rural India struggle to cook food using firewood, crop & animal residues. Burning of these substances emits hazardous fumes that cause respiratory diseases and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Distribution of free or subsidized LPG cylinders promises relief for a cleaner cooking environment, but most poor rural families find it difficult to refill these LPG cylinders due to high cost of refill and the time taken to travel to the filling stations which are in urban or semi urban areas.
Solar Induction cooking system removes all these hurdles and has the potential to provide a long-term sustainable cooking solution for rural India. The solar powered induction cooker is run by solar photovoltaic (PV) power along with a battery and MPPT charge controller.
Advantages of solar induction cooking
Induction cooking is energy efficient meaning it reduces the energy cost for cooking, it is safer than burning firewood or gas-based cooking, it improves the indoor air quality. There is no dust, dirt, or smoke in its operation, which provides pleasant working conditions for cooking. Flexible temperature control and heat transfer, and the capability for high and precise heating are the other advantages of this solar induction cooking system.