Exploring the potential and challenges of energy transition and household cooking sustainability in sub-sahara Africa

Philbert Mperejekumana, Lei Shen, Mohamed Saad Gaballah and Shuai Zhong

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024, vol. 199, issue C

Abstract: Relying on traditional biomass for cooking has become less common in many regions worldwide, however, most of the Sub-Sahara African population lacks access to clean cooking and still uses charcoal and firewood for cooking. Thus, seeking sustainable development in Sub-Sahara Africa regions would be hindered due to the consequences connected with replying on traditional cooking which leads to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation, and resulting in high death rates each year. This study explores the potential and challenges of energy transition and household cooking sustainability enhancement in Sub-Sahara African regions. The results show that innovative solutions related to the improved cookstoves and renewable energy sources are emerging to address these challenges and pave the way for a more sustainable future. However, there are various factors hindering the implementation of these innovations, including cultural factors, financial aspects, awareness, technical and logistical barriers and policy frameworks. This study also identifies a link between households cooking sustainability and the potential of achieving numerous Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, the study highlights some examples of sustainability interventions to enhance the widespread adoption of sustainable cooking practices in Sub-Sahara Africa, including financial, technical innovations, policy support and research and development. Therefore, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to promote households cooking sustainability and facilitate sustainable development progress in the region.

Keywords: Renewable energy; Cooking fuels; Air pollution; Climate change; Environment; Energy transition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2024.114534

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