Ethanol Based Stove - Runs on 7% Ethanol-Water Mix, Cheaper Than LPG, How It Works - Breaking News & Live Updates Today

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Ethanol-Based Stove: Ever since LPG cylinder prices rose across the country, a shortage of LPG has been observed. The general public appears significantly distressed by the escalating cost of LPG cylinders. The government, however, maintains that the situation is normal and that there is currently no shortage of cooking gas in the country.

Amidst this, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has launched a new ethanol-based stove technology. While unveiling this new stove technology at an event in Nagpur, Gadkari stated that cooking with this device would be more economical than using commercial LPG cylinders. It is also eco-friendly. Let us explore this in greater detail…

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The Stove Runs on a Mixture of Water and Ethanol
The ethanol-based stove technology is entirely indigenous. Furthermore, this stove utilises a mixture of both ethanol and water. Specifically, the stove operates on a blend of 7% ethanol in water. This mixture generates a cooking flame. Compared to LPG, it is more affordable and produces no pollution. This technology is also safer than traditional LPG cylinders and kerosene stoves.

In fact, over the past decade, India has made remarkable strides in its ethanol blending program. While the ethanol blend in petrol stood at a mere 1.5% in 2014, government policies and substantial investments in biofuel infrastructure have propelled this figure to approximately 20% by 2025.

How Does the Stove Work?
The stove features a burner or fuel container where the ethanol is stored.
Once ignited, the stove produces a steady, continuous flame.

Benefits of the Ethanol-Based Stove
Ethanol is an alcohol-based fuel derived from sugarcane.
The ethanol-based stove generates less pollution than kerosene- or biomass-based stoves.

Dependence on imported LPG is reduced.
Indian farmers growing sugarcane and maize will benefit.
Cooking costs could decrease.
It also generates less pollution.

– Experts believe that there will be several challenges in installing ethanol stoves in Indian households on a large scale.