The Center for Rural Technology, Nepal (CTRN) promoted the application of solar cookers along the most popular trekking route of Annapurna Himalayan Range in Nepal. The project addressed about 200 lodge owners located along the tourist route. The activities focused on rising awareness and operational training among the potential users, as well as continuous monitoring of performance and impacts of the technology. By facilitating access to a cleaner technology the project aimed to reduce dependency on firewood consumption and enhance protection of local forests, diminish health risks due to in-doors smoke that would have emitted from traditional fuel wood stoves and reduce drudgery.
Projects with same technology
Solar Kiosks for the Diffusion of Solar Cookstoves in Micro-Enterprises and Urban Homes
This project aims to raise awareness about the viability and benefits of solar parabolic cookstoves via practical demonstration by street food vendors
Promoting Energy-Efficient And Solar Stoves In Huehuetenango, Guatemala
To create an initial market for energy efficient and solar stoves through the set up of a revolving fund.
Projects in same country
Promoting Use Of Locally Produced Jatropha Oil As A Sustainable Source Of Rural Energy For Irrigation
To increase the productivity and Efficiency of Nepal's agricultural sector AND alleviate poverty in rural Communities by means of a sustainable irrigation system
Exchange: Knowledge Exchange to Make Solar Water Pumping (SWP) Systems Affordable for Small Farmers
To scale-up the use of solar water pumping systems and provide reliable irrigation.