Advancing the solar cooking revolution: Insights into the evolving landscape of solar PV-based electric cooking

Flavio Odoi-Yorke; Richard Opoku; Francis Davis; George Yaw Obeng

Solar Energy Advances (Jan 2025)

Advancing the solar cooking revolution: Insights into the evolving landscape of solar PV-based electric cooking

Flavio Odoi-Yorke,
Richard Opoku,
Francis Davis,
George Yaw Obeng

Affiliations

Flavio Odoi-Yorke: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Department of Renewable Energy Technology, Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast, Ghana; Sustainable Energy Service Centre, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Correspondence author at: Department of Renewable Energy Technology, School of Engineering, Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Richard Opoku: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Sustainable Energy Service Centre, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Francis Davis: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
George Yaw Obeng: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 5
p. 100091

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In recent years, there has been a significant emphasis on transitioning to sustainable energy technologies. Among these, electric cooking (e-cooking) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional cooking methods. This study employed a systematic review and bibliometric analysis to investigate emerging trends and advancements in solar PV-based e-cooking technology. The systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines, and the bibliometric analysis utilised the R Studio Bibliometrix software package in conjunction with the Biblioshiny interface. The findings revealed a growing research interest in solar PV-based e-cooking, driven by concerns about climate change, energy security, and environmental sustainability, such as deforestation, indoor air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The thematic analysis identified core research areas, including solar PV systems, renewable energy integration, developing clean and efficient cooking solutions, and addressing socio-economic factors for widespread adoption. Advancements were observed in areas such as solar PV-powered cooking devices, integrating PV e-cooking into microgrids and mini-grids, and exploring solar PV-based hydrogen production for cooking. Socio-economic and cultural factors were recognised as pivotal for successful technology adoption. The study highlights the potential of solar PV-based e-cooking as a sustainable and clean cooking solution and proposes future research directions, including optimisation of cooking devices, integration with advanced technologies, and comprehensive assessments of techno-economic viability and life-cycle impacts. The study findings are vital to researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders advancing the e-cooking sector for sustainable development.

Published in Solar Energy Advances

ISSN: 2667-1131 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery: Renewable energy sources
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/solar-energy-advances

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