Investment18 Nov 2024, 05:21 pm
EKI Energy Secures Grant from Gates Foundation to Expand IOCL's Solar Cooking Technology in India
AI Summary
EKI Energy Services Limited has secured a pilot grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) for its indoor solar cooking device 'Surya Nutan' distribution project in tribal and underprivileged regions of India. The grant will support the implementation of Surya Nutan pilot projects in selected districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Developed by IOCL, Surya Nutan is a smoke-free and maintenance-free solar cooker that performs all functions of a traditional open fire cookstove. This grant will allow EKI to assess the socio-economic impacts of Surya Nutan distribution and understand its potential to address equity in clean energy access.
Key Highlights
- EKI Energy Services Limited secures a pilot grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for its Surya Nutan distribution project.
- The grant will support the implementation of Surya Nutan pilot projects in selected districts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- Surya Nutan is a smoke-free and maintenance-free solar cooker developed by IOCL.
- This grant will enable EKI to assess the socio-economic impacts of Surya Nutan distribution.
- Surya Nutan has the potential to transform lives by improving health, reducing poverty, and empowering women.