Opportunities and challenges for eCooking on mini-grids in Malawi: case study insight

Damien Frame; Aran Eales; Stuart Galloway; Shafiqa Keddar; Annika Richter; Daniel Kloser

doi:10.1109/PowerAfrica53997.2022.9905404

Opportunities and challenges for eCooking on mini-grids in Malawi: case study insight

Damien Frame, Aran Eales, Stuart Galloway, Shafiqa Keddar, Annika Richter, Daniel Kloser

Electronic And Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

Mini-grids are the least cost electrification option for over 30% of Malawi's population, however mini-grid financial sustainability is often compromised due to underutilised generation. Electric cooking is increasing in prominence globally and offers a low carbon alternative to biomass. Powering eCook devices on mini-grids in Malawi has the potential to improve mini-grid profitability while offering environmental and social benefits. This study explores this opportunity drawing on pilot case study data from mini-grid powered eCook devices gathered through smart meters and social impact surveys. Technical analysis presents statistical load profiles compared to modelled profiles, indicating lower eCook demand from measured profiles and likelihood of fuel stacking. Analysis is utilised to investigate opportunities and challenges for mini-grid eCooking in Malawi through technical and economic lenses, including potential impact of carbon credits on financial models. Recommendations given to accelerate mini-grid eCooking in Malawi include demand side management, smart cooking subsidies, and further data analysis.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2022 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica
Place of Publication	Piscataway, N.J.
Publisher	IEEE
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781665466394
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PowerAfrica53997.2022.9905404
Publication status	Published - 3 Oct 2022
Event	IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica: Convergence of National and Off-Grid Systems: Roles of Renewables, Productive Use, and Electric Mobility - Kigali, Rwanda Duration: 22 Aug 2022 → 26 Aug 2022

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Conference	IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica
Country/Territory	Rwanda
City	Kigali
Period	22/08/22 → 26/08/22

Keywords

eCooking
mini-grid
Malawi

UN SDGs

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Rural Energy Access through Social Enterprise and Decentralisation (EASE)
Galloway, S. (Principal Investigator), Frame, D. (Research Co-investigator) & Frame, D. (Research Co-investigator)
Scottish Government
1/10/18 → 30/06/24
Project: Research

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Opportunities and challenges for eCooking on mini-grids in Malawi: case study insight

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