Energy for Cooking in Developing Countries

Author: International Energy Agency,

Source: SourceOECD Energy, Volume 2006, Number 23, December 2006 , pp. 724-774(51)

Publisher: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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Abstract:

In developing countries, especially in rural areas, 2.5 billion people rely on biomass, such as fuelwood, charcoal, agricultural waste and animal dung, to meet their energy needs for cooking. In many countries, these resources account for over 90% of household energy consumption.

Document Type: Review article

Publication date: 2006-12-01