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ABSTRACT
The use of electric cooking appliances, also referred to as eCooking devices, presents a practical and sustainable solution for achieving universal access to clean cooking facilities by 2030. A choice modelling analysis on the factors that influence the selection of an eCooker in Ghana has been conducted to facilitate market expansion for organisations seeking to offer clean cooking services. The study utilised Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Fuzzy-TOPSIS, and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) methodologies to assess and rank electric cookers based on crucial factors such as kWh consumption rate, cooking efficiency, affordability, time-saving features, ergonomics, space utilisation capabilities, compatibility with cookware types, ease of cleaning and maintenance procedures, accessibility, among others. The rate of consumption was identified as the most critical factor, emphasising the significance of energy efficiency in the decision-making process. The analysis showed that the induction stove was optimal, considering both Fuzzy-TOPSIS and DEA evaluations. Although the induction stove may consume a considerable amount of electricity, its efficiency, performance, and other attributes make it the preferred choice. This study presents a systematic approach to assessing and ranking electric cooking stoves in Ghana, offering valuable insights for both consumers and policymakers.
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The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, [R.N.O-B.], upon reasonable request.
Author’s contribution
Rejoice Ntiriwaa Ossei-Bremang: conception and design, or analysis and interpretation of the data; the drafting of the paper; Fabian Eze: Critical revision for intellectual content; Kwame Anane-Fenin: Critical revision for intellectual content; Francis Kemausuor: Critical revision for intellectual content. All authors gave the final approval of the version to be published and agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
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Rejoice Ntiriwaa Ossei-Bremang
Dr. Rejoice Ntiriwaa Ossei-Bremang, PhD is a researcher within the Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems Thinking enclave. She has expertise in energy access, clean cooking, climate change, consumer behaviour, and biodiversity protection nexus.
Fabian Eze
Fabian Eze is concluding his Ph.D. at the Renewable Heat Integration Laboratory, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Daejeon, South Korea. His research interests are centered on sustainable energy technologies, with a focus on thermal energy storage and its applications in water heating, space heating, and cooling using heat pumps.
Kwame Anane-Fenin
Dr. Kwame Anane-Fenin is a Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the Engineering Design and Innovation Centre at Cape Coast Technical University, Ghana. His has expertise in the development and application of composite and sustainable materials in eco-innovations, optimisation of design methodologies for manufacturing systems, renewable energy systems application, and recycling in a circular economy.
Francis Kemausuor
Francis Kemausuor is an Associate Professor at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. Francis’ research interest is in Renewable Energy, Rural Energy Systems, Energy Planning and Energy Policy. Francis currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering at KNUST. He previously served as Director of The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre at KNUST.