In Ghana, where domestic energy use makes up 40% of the nation’s total consumption, over 20 million metric tons of firewood are burned each year – contributing to deforestation, indoor air pollution, and climate change. Despite near-universal access to electricity, cooking remains dominated by polluting biomass due to cost, cultural familiarity, and limited alternatives.

BURN, Africa’s leading clean cooking company, is tackling this challenge by deploying 100,000 ECOA Induction Cookers to low-income households in clearly defined regions in Ghana. These smart, energy-efficient appliances are designed in Africa and equipped with IoT technology to collect ongoing usage data. Through digital monitoring, this project will create high-integrity carbon credits using the metered methodology for cooking.

Assembled locally in Tema, Accra, and with around 90% energy efficiency, the ECOA induction cooker dramatically cuts emissions as well as cooking time. Thanks to carbon finance unlocked through this activity with the KliK Foundation and a "pay-as-you-cook" financing model, ordinary families can access this technology for a low upfront cost. A customer-facing app helps households monitor their energy use, track weekly repayments, and realise weekly fuel savings.

This initiative not only mitigates carbon emissions but also drives behaviour change and clean energy adoption at scale. By integrating smart technology with culturally relevant design and equitable financing, BURN is setting a new standard for climate-smart cooking in Africa.

BURN’s ECOA Induction Cookers are transforming how Ghanaians cook by replacing inefficient biomass with clean, electric alternatives.

The environmental benefits are significant: reduced biomass consumption, improved indoor air quality, and lower carbon emissions. Socially, the cookers cut cooking time, easing the burden of unpaid labour – especially for women. Designed with gender sensitivity in mind, the project includes awareness campaigns and training to promote shared household responsibilities and empower women.

Culturally, the cookers are designed to integrate with local cooking habits – the cooker is bundled with a high quality, induction-compatible 3-piece stainless steel cookware set, all manufactured in Africa. Offering a durable alternative to aluminium, the cookware supports both user wellbeing and local industry through our assembly facility in Tema, Accra.

This initiative supports eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), most notably:

• SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy: expands access to clean cooking solutions.

• SDG 5 – Gender Equality: frees up time for women and promotes inclusive participation.

• SDG 3 – Good health and wellbeing: reduces exposure to harmful air pollutants.

• SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth: creates jobs in manufacturing, distribution, and training while building local capacity.

Distribution is guided by strict inclusion criteria to ensure that the cookers reach low-income families, maximising both social equity and environmental impact. By focusing on those most affected by traditional cooking methods, BURN is driving meaningful change where it matters most.

By combining innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, BURN’s ECOA induction cookers are powering a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future for Ghana.