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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 15h

#MECS supported 60 Decibels's #customer satisfaction study follows households that purchased an #EPC, #induction hob or #airfryer. Findings highlight changes in cooking #behaviour, user experience, #impacts & opportunities to strengthen #sustained #adoption. 👇 mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u... #eCooking

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Following the convening by the IEA, Kenya & Norway of the 1st ever session on clean cooking at UNGA, this blog unpacks key statements & documents this key milestone in the story of change of global narratives within the converging clean cooking & electrification sectors: mecs.org.uk/blog/making-...

Benson Ireri, Head of Kenya’s Clean Cooking Delivery Unit with MECS Senior Researcher, Dr. Jon Leary, on the UN campus after the UNGA High-Level Session on Clean Cooking. Photo credit: MECS.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Out today, in MECS September News - eCooking milestone in Tanzania as Government of Tanzania published a Notice declaring Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) compulsory for three household eCooking appliances, latest publications & lots more: mailchi.mp/lboro/mecs-n...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A high-level event on the margins of UNGA, hosted by Govts. of Kenya & Norway & the IEA, brought together govts., private sector & partners to promote clean cooking as a priority for international action. Read the key points in the speech by H.E. President Ruto of Kenya: mecs.org.uk/blog/clean-c...

Image credit: AI generated image from President Ruto’s speech, prompted by S. Batchelor.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🎉A milestone for eCooking in Tanzania Government of #Tanzania published a Notice on 18 Sep declaring Minimum Energy Performance #Standards compulsory for 3 #eCooking appliances: #EPCs, Rice Cookers & #Induction. Standards provide a foundation 4 assessing products consistently in TZ eCooking market.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tanzania's cooking-energy landscape remains biomass-dependent, yet now has the means to change at scale: the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant. JNHPP won't solve clean cooking alone, but removes the biggest excuse: that there isn't enough reliable electricity to cook with: mecs.org.uk/blog/powerin...

President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, inaugurating Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant at Stiegler’s Gorge on the Rufiji River, Pwani Region (photo credit: TaTEDO-SESO).

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In August, TaTEDO-SESO & SESCOM carried the MECS message from a landmark showcase in Dar es Salaam to farmers' exhibitions, a national festival & communities in 6 regions of Tanzania, helping to accelerate the scaling of clean, electric cooking nationwide: mecs.org.uk/blog/acceler...

Promotion of eCooking Appliances in the Kizimkazi Festival, Zanzibar, Tanzania (photo credit: TaTEDO-SESO).

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World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Earth just had the hottest August on record, accdg to @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social C3S & @noaa.gov reports. El Niño was one of the drivers of the climate in August. It also influenced global tropical cyclone activity, as well as heavy rainfall & floods in some countries. bit.ly/4imPAJJ

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Energy Dozen is a flagship initiative by FSR Global, in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to India & UN Women India, that spotlights inspiring women professionals driving India's energy transition. Meet the twelve women professionals: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Cover page of the publication 'FSR Global, Delegation of the European Union to India, UN Women India, Women Empower India, Finovista and Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) (2026). Meet the Energy Dozen: Clean Cooking'.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Research from CLEAN-Air(Africa) Group highlights an important lesson for #cleancooking programmes: adoption doesn't necessarily lead to #sustained #use. Continued use depends on #fuel #availability, #affordability and whether the cooking system met household needs. Blog: mecs.org.uk/blog/modern-...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Limited access to advanced #pot #manufacturing equipment in #Tanzania is holding back the production of modern, standardised cookware, such as #induction pots. The report highlights the need for #targeted #investment, #standardisation, and stronger #technical #capacity. mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📣New Opportunity: Independent Evaluation Specialist ICLEI Africa is seeking to commission an independent evaluation specialist to assess the performance, effectiveness, and efficiency of the #Uganda #eCooking #ScaleUp Programme supported by UK Aid. Deadline: 22 Sep 2026 Full ToR lnkd.in/ekFvHvR6

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Out today, in MECS August News - MECS insights from the 2026 High-level Political Forum, celebrating achievements of Phase 1 of UK-funded eCooking Scale and Support Programme in Tanzania, latest opportunities, publications & lots more: mailchi.mp/lboro/mecs-n...

Ed Brown at Implementing Global Plan of Action for the Energy Decade, HLPF, New York. Image copyright of Michelle Hallack, ESMAP, 2026.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🚀New Tender! #Consultancy Service for "the Development of an African Clean Cooking Strategy Roadmap and Action Plan" (AfCCSAP). AFREC & MECS seeking consultants to develop an #African #CleanCooking Strategy & #ActionPlan. 👉Apply: mecs.org.uk/consultancy-... 👉Deadline: 23:55 BST, 15 Sep 2026

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🚀New ToR Launched! "Estimating the size of the #precook sector in Kenya, Ghana or Nigeria" MECS is seeking #consultants to conduct a study to develop understanding of the size of the pre-cook sector in #Kenya, #Ghana or #Nigeria. Apply at this link: mecs.org.uk/terms-of-ref...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

At the 2026 High-level Political Forum recently held in New York, Ed Brown represented MECS across three sessions. Eva Idugboe shares Forum reflections, discussing MECS insights on energy security, inclusive energy and electric cooking: mecs.org.uk/blog/reflect...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What does progress towards #cleancooking look like in #Tanzania? 2 weeks ago, we celebrated the success of Phase 1 of the #UK-funded #eCooking Scale & Support Programme with partners and stakeholders in Dar es Salaam. Watch the stories of #impact and #innovation here: mecs.org.uk/building-on-...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

As this #blog argues: For a utility with ‘low consumption per connection’, transitioning 1 mil #Kenyan households to #eCooking represents an opportunity for #demand #growth, generating #revenue from existing customers without the #capital #costs for new connections👇 mecs.org.uk/blog/beyond-...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This #report outlines key lessons from the "Powering Productivity in African Grids" #workshop & identifies opportunities to strengthen #electricity #demand, improve #grid #performance & support more sustainable, #inclusive #energy systems in #Africa. Read Here: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Electricity access statistics tell us whether a household is connected, but much less about what happens after connection. This blog discusses insights obtained from recent analysis of Multi-Tier Framework data from three countries in terms of consumption and spend: mecs.org.uk/blog/househo...

Multi-Tier Framework (MTF) energy consumption data from three countries organized by electricity consumption ‘buckets’. Assisted by AI. (Credit: S. Batchelor).

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Innovative #solar-powered #street #food #trolleys demonstrate scope for #eCooking technologies & business models to adapt to #commercial food businesses in #Kenya. However there are still issues around #affordability, #reliability & #scale to tackle: mecs.org.uk/blog/the-tro... ukmecs.bsky.social

An African man and his street food trolley in Kenya.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

MECS invites proposals from consultancies, universities, research institutes, engineering firms & consortia to develop & demonstrate a low-cost Household Cooking Energy Management Platform. Deadline: 8 September 2026 at 23:55 BST. Further information & how to apply: mecs.org.uk/request-for-...

Social media card containing text: Request for proposals - Low-Cost Household Cooking Energy Management Platform. Deadline to receive applications 23:55 (British Summer Time) on 8th September 2026.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Following an event yesterday in Dar es Salaam, #Tanzania celebrating the progress of "eCooking #Scale and Support Programme" phase 1, we’d like to invite you watch our video that highlights the #impact & #achievements of this #UK funded programme. Watch via this link: mecs.org.uk/tanzania-eco...

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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📣 We're hiring a Professor of Physical Geography 📣 We’re looking for an outstanding physical geographer or environmental scientist who combines scholarly distinction with a collaborative, creative and ambitious approach. Closing date: 22/09/2026 Apply now: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSM837/p...

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Geography and Environment at Loughborough University @lborogeog.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📢 Job alert: University Teacher in Human Geography Expertise in political and social geography, as well as an ability to teach across a range of human geography themes would be advantageous. Part-time (0.5 FTE) and fixed term for 34 months. Closing date 18/08/2026 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSM963/u...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

New Somali #eCookBook developed by @MercyCorps highlights how families in #Sheder #Refugee #Camp cook & how access to reliable #electricity can improve the cooking experience. It showcases dishes prepared by women featuring #recipes based on real cooking practices. Link: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Following the recent launch of the report 'Understanding the Scale of the Commercial Cooking Sector in Kenya: A Replicable Methodology for Estimating the Number of Food Businesses Nationally', this accompanying blog discusses the study's key findings & why these matter: mecs.org.uk/blog/underst...

Women-led businesses in Tanzania and Kenya integrating electric induction stoves into their cooking operations (image credit: Fodio-Todd, 2025).

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🚀New Mercy Corps study shows #eCooking is technically & socially feasible in Sheder’s #refugee #camp context, however successful #scaleup requires #affordable appliance financing, appropriate stove #design, strong #aftersales & #supplychain support. #EPC Link to Report: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This study presents a methodology - a scalable, replicable & cost-effective framework - for estimating the size & spatial distribution of commercial cooking businesses that could be applied in other countries or sub-national level where datasets are incomplete/unavailable mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Cover page of the report: Kipruto, W., Todd, J.F., Sieff, R. and Scott, N. (2026). Understanding the Scale of the Commercial Cooking Sector in Kenya: A Replicable Methodology for Estimating the Number of Food Businesses Nationally. MECS report.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

TaTEDO-SESO & SESCOM took part in the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair to show how clean cooking & renewable energy technologies can improve livelihoods, ease pressure on Tanzania’s forests, strengthen household energy security & advance the #SustDev agenda: mecs.org.uk/blog/driving...

Demonstration of how to cook ugali in the electric pressure cooker (EPC) to customers at the TANESCO pavilion (photo credit: TaTEDO-SESO).

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

At a MECS workshop Yesmeen Khalif led an interactive exercise based on #MECS #Jigsaw framework to explore if a tool developed to explain the complexity of #scaling #eCooking can support prioritisation, negotiation & #implementation #planning. New blog unpacks the process: mecs.org.uk/blog/worksho...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

#Affordability & #profitability are both necessary for clean cooking success. Sustainable #cleancooking require business models that keep products affordable while allowing companies to earn fair profits, so modern cooking #appliances can reach & remain in households. mecs.org.uk/blog/ecookin...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🚀MECS has developed a #prototype combining #3Dprinting technology & bespoke hand crafting and seeking a partner organization to explore how best our prototyping ideas can be realized in #Tanzanian #eCooking setting. For details on how to #apply, visit this link: mecs.org.uk/request-for-...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Supported by ukmecs.bsky.social, Bayes Consulting did a #pilot to test if #battery #swapping can enable #eCooking in rural #mini-grid communities in #Uganda where households connections are too weak to run #EPCs directly. Check for key messages and recommendations👇 mecs.org.uk/blog/battery...

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Out today, in MECS July News - browse highlights of MECS & partners at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026, latest publications, opportunities & lots more: mailchi.mp/lboro/mecs-n... #eCooking #ElectricCooking

Cover page of the new briefing, “The Future of Energy Access in the Post-2030 Sustainable Development Landscape: Framing the Dialogue”, published by MECS and Climate Compatible Growth (CCG), in collaboration with multiple high-level partners. The briefing was launched at the HLPF to support deliberations.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This pilot tested if battery swapping (BS) could deliver #eCooking to rural mini-grid users where household connections are too weak to run a pressure cooker. Results: BS technically enables eCooking but affordability is main barrier to commercially standalone deployment: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Cover page of the report: Piwang, H. (2026). Piloting a Battery Swapping Station for Electric Cooking in Uganda. MECS report.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This study by PowerHut Renewables Ltd. tested electric pressure cooker (EPC) adoption on solar mini-grids in Lake Victoria island communities, Tanzania. Read key lessons which aim to assist other practitioners integrating eCooking into mini-grid development in the report: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Cover page of the publication: Magali, P. (2026). Utilization of AC Mini-grids for Electric Cooking. MECS report.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

In this blog, TaTEDO-SESO highlights how #eCooking is transforming women, families & communities in Tanzania- clean cooking is not merely a technical fix for indoor air pollution, it is one of the most powerful, underused levers for advancing #GenderEquality in Tanzania: mecs.org.uk/blog/powerin...

Men begin to share the load (photo credit: TaTEDO-SESO).

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Consultancy opportunity: evaluation of the MECS Trust Fund in Uganda. We seek to commission an independent evaluation specialist to assess the Fund’s performance, effectiveness & efficiency. Deadline: 18th August 2026 at 23:55 (BST). Access the Terms of Reference: mecs.org.uk/terms-of-ref...

Social media card with the following text: Terms of Reference - Evaluation of the MECS Trust Fund in Uganda. Deadline to receive applications: 23:55 (British Summer Time) on 18th August 2026.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Clean cooking's next challenge is energy security. Success should be measured not only by cleaner kitchens, but by greater energy security & sovereignty. Escaping biomass dependence is essential. Replacing one dependence with another would be a less complete victory: mecs.org.uk/blog/beyond-...

Image credit: AI generated from prompt by S. Batchelor, 2026.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

MECS has supported research, pilots, & knowledge development to accelerate the clean, electric cooking transition in India. This blog by Neh Satsangi & Kumar Satyam of @finovista.bsky.social highlights the key resources: mecs.org.uk/blog/mecs-in... #eCooking #India

The cover pages of 3 reports highlighted in the blog: 'Multifuel Study: India'. 'In-depth Exploration of Cooking entirely with Electricity' and 'A wide ranging review of India's journey towards electric cooking by the Modern Energy Cooking Services Programme'.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This blog discusses the challenges & opportunities for #eCooking in informal settlements using case studies from Zambia & Bangladesh. Findings reinforce that informal settlements must be fully integrated into eCooking & electrification strategies: mecs.org.uk/blog/challen...

Cooking fuels and stoves in study areas in Bangladesh. Photo Credit: Rakib Hossain & Afsana Yasmin (Jahangirnagar University).

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

New MECS-CCG brief ‘The Future of Energy Access in the Post-2030 Sustainable Devt. Landscape’ launches at #HLPF2026. Calls for energy to remain central, an inclusive process for shaping the post-2030 energy agenda, and highlights opportunities for improved energy access: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Sieff, R., Fields, N., Adair-Rohani, H., Bazillian, M.D., Belaïd, F., Brown, E. Elahi, R., Foster, V., Fuso-Nerini, F., Gbandey, G.T., Howells, M., Jeuland, M., Khalifa, Y., Nussbaumer, P., Mbogo, P., Mentis, D., Modi, V., Mulugetta, Y., Nna, C.D., Oparaocha, S., Reiner, M., Sovacool, B., Perez-Arriaga, I., Tomei, J., Wang, X., Wetzel, D. and Wykes. S. (2026). The Future of Energy Access in the Post-2030 Sustainable Development Landscape: Framing the Dialogue. Briefing paper led by Loughborough STEER - Centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience, Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) and Climate Compatible Growth (CCG).

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Sustainable Energy for All @seforallorg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Tomorrow at #HLPF2026: the third & potentially final formal #SDG7 review before 2030. A moment to be honest about progress and clear about what comes next. 📅 7 July, 15:00 EDT 📺 Live on UN WebTV 🔗 seforall.org/HLPF26

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Sustainable Energy for All @seforallorg.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

#HLPF2026 kicks off tomorrow! First on our agenda 👇 "From Call to Count: Gender-Responsive Energy Actions for the Final Mile," exploring how better data can help deliver a more equitable #energytransition. 📅 6 July, 11:30 EDT 📺 Live on UN WebTV 🔗 www.seforall.org/HLPF26

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Out today, in MECS June News - browse highlights of London Climate Action Week 2026, latest publications and lots more from MECS and partners: mailchi.mp/lboro/mecs-n...

At London Climate Action Week, the Sun King and MECS event 'Accelerating African Clean Cooking: The Energy and Financing Mix Needed to Unlock Scale', held on 25 June 2026, brought together policymakers, development institutions, researchers, investors, donors, and industry leaders to explore the technology and financing mix needed to accelerate clean cooking adoption at scale (photo credit: Eva Idugboe).

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/07/2026

Did you know? Renewables have just overtaken coal as the world's largest source of electricity 34% – global renewable share, up 2x in 20yrs 48% – EU 37% – China 26% – US 24% – India

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Excited to share the latest in our series of 'Voices of MECS' interviews - read our conversation with Sanjida Ahmed, Jahangirnagar University, regarding the report ‘Landscaping Study on the Potential for E-cooking in Informal Settlements in Dhaka, Bangladesh’: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Cover page of the publication: Cook, J.L. (2026). Voices of MECS: Sanjida Ahmed, Jahangirnagar University. MECS publication.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This study explored the infrastructural, social & economic barriers to adopting eCooking in three informal settlements in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tackling challenges of electricity access & promoting eCooking adoption will require a multi-pronged approach. Access the report: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Cover page of the report: Ahmed, S., Hossain, R., Yasmin, A., Rasel, S.R., Ferdous, M.Z. and Hossain, S. (2026). Landscaping Study on the Potential for E-cooking in Informal Settlements in Dhaka, Bangladesh. MECS report.

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Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) @ukmecs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This study explored the barriers, constraints, & opportunities for eCooking in three informal settlements in Zambia. Despite high electricity access, eCooking adoption has been low due to multiple barriers & constraints. Read recommendations for scaling eCooking access: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Cover page of the report: Nyanga, P.H., Syamwalu, M.M., Mwila, F., Membele, G. and Milupi, I (2026). Landscaping Study on the Potential for E-cooking in Informal Settlements - Zambia. MECS report.

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