The Indonesia Cooking Diaries Study

The study finds that while induction stoves are more energy-efficient and generally welcomed by users, they are viewed as supplementary rather than full replacements for LPG due to constraints in kitchen space, power capacity, and the inability to replicate certain cooking styles effectively.

• Cooking with induction stoves was more energy efficient than using LPG stoves, with an average energy consumption of 7.77 kcal per minute compared to 16.82 kcal per minute for LPG.
• Induction stoves are more cost-effective than non-subsidized LPG for common dishes, though they can be more expensive than subsidized LPG for certain items like frying chicken and preparing noodles.
• Users generally perceived induction stoves as easy to use after a short trial period, with 80% rating the experience as 'very easy' by the end of the study, compared to 40% at the start.
• Most participants (90%) believe induction stoves cannot fully replace LPG stoves for all daily cooking purposes, viewing them instead as supplementary appliances.
• Physical infrastructure, specifically limited kitchen space and a lack of available power plugs, presented significant barriers to the adoption of induction stoves.
• Household electricity capacity limits forced participants to adopt strategies such as reducing heat settings, turning off other appliances, or scheduling cooking times to avoid power outages.
• While induction stoves were praised for speed and cleanliness, users were least satisfied with the small size of the stoves and the compatible cookware provided.
• The study observed that induction stoves did not offer a significant time-saving advantage over LPG, partly because users cooked conservatively to avoid burning food or triggering power outages.

APA

Kuehl, J., Lontoh, L., & Dünnenberger, S. (2024). The Indonesia Cooking Diaries Study. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2024-06/indonesia-cooking-diaries.pdf

Chicago

Kuehl, Jonas, Lucky Lontoh, and Simon Dünnenberger. The Indonesia Cooking Diaries Study. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2024. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2024-06/indonesia-cooking-diaries.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{kuehl2024indonesia, author = {Kuehl, Jonas and Lontoh, Lucky and Dünnenberger, Simon}, title = {{The Indonesia Cooking Diaries Study}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2024}, month = apr, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2024-06/indonesia-cooking-diaries.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }