At the start of this year, the Dutch Spark initiated a comprehensive market study on electric cooking, E-cooking, seeking to deepen understanding of current market developments.

The global clean cooking market is diverse, encompassing a range of technologies from traditional improved biomass stoves to modern electric cooking appliances. While e-cooking solutions, including electric pressure cookers (EPCs) and induction stoves, represent a smaller share of the market today, their adoption is rapidly growing due to the increasing availability of electricity through grid, mini-grid, and off-grid solar systems. E-cooking is emerging as a viable alternative, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas with reliable electricity.

The rapid evolution of this market—and its potential contribution to the clean cooking transition—makes it increasingly relevant. The study ‘Market Analysis of E-Cooking Solutions’, represents an important first step in equipping Dutch Spark members with the knowledge and insights needed to explore future engagement and investment opportunities in this growing field. Insights from the study also guide the Dutch Spark’s network of stakeholders—including policymakers, financiers, and development organisations—in crafting effective strategies to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking technologies and achieve impactful energy transitions.

The full report is now available via the Dutch Spark website.