Sustainable Cooking Solutions by Zenith Energy Services Pvt Ltd in Koraput, Odisha

CLIENT

Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (BIACH)

SECTOR

Hospital

TECHNOLOGY

ESCO Project

Savings in Financial
terms

84 Lakhs per year

Saving in Carbon
Emissions

1800 Tons per annum

Equalvalent Trees
Plants planted

82800

About the Community Initiative

Zenith Energy’s project in Koraput implemented advanced biomass cookstoves specifically designed to reduce emissions and improve health outcomes for local tribal communities., specially women and Child. During the field-testing phase, the project gathered essential insights into the community’s cooking practices and highlighted the environmental and health impacts of traditional stoves. By promoting sustainable cooking alternatives, this initiative aims not only to reduce pollution and deforestation but also to support women’s empowerment and the achievement of sustainable development goals, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment for all.

Beneficiary Spotlight

Zenith Energy Services Pvt. Ltd., initiated a community-focused project in Koraput District, Odisha. This area is home to a tribal community that depends on traditional biomass stoves for cooking—stoves that not only deplete local forests but also pose serious health risks. Zenith Energy stepped in to address these issues with clean, smokeless cooking solutions that truly fit the community’s way of life.

Project highlight:

Updated Smilax’s outdated chiller with a high-efficiency water-cooled chiller.

Converted the conventional lighting system to energy-efficient LED lighting with smart control features.

The total investment for the project was INR 90 lakhs.

The installation process was completed within a four-month period.

Deforestation: The usage of traditional biomass stoves is regarded as a contributing factor in deforestation as a great depletion of the local forests for wood fuel takes place, thereby, threatening biodiversity.
Health Risks: There is a great inefficiency in biomass burning which has high greenhouse gas emissions as well as pollutants, hence, community members, particularly women and children who spend the most time cooking, are at risk due to significant exposure to smoke and other fumes which lead to respiratory problems amongst others.
Biomass: Around 2.6 billion people use solid biomass in most, if not all, of their cooking, which significantly leads to high indoor air pollution and other related health problems.

Zenith Energy implemented the following solutions as part of this community initiative.

Field Testing of Biomass Cookstoves: In the Koraput community, we carried out actual testing of community biomass cookstoves to see that local residents preferences were taken into consideration while lowering emissions.
Community Engagement and Education: Together with the members of the tribal community, we visited homes in order to assist in cooking and also to assist them in understanding smokeless, eco-friendly stoves and also conducted community level meeting for better understanding.
Sustainable Cooking Solution Development: We modified stove designs as per the requirements of the community which encouraged continued usage and lowered pollution indoors.
Promotion of Healthier Living Environments: Cleaner biomass stove designs were used to remediate the negative health effects of common indoor air pollution related to traditional biomass stoves among women and children.

A Greener Tomorrow

This initiative by Zenith Energy demonstrates a dedication to encouraging sustainable cooking practices without seeking any financial gain. The focus is on minimizing environmental impact and enhancing community health. By offering cleaner cooking options, Zenith Energy is helping to create a future where rural communities can lead healthier lives and enjoy a more sustainable environment.