Stoves that Save Time and Energy in KhRos, Cambodia
Commercializing New Clean and Energy-Efficient Khmer Rocket Stove
The Story
In Cambodia, the hRos Cookstoves Project is transforming how households cook by commercializing the Khmer Rocket Stove (KhRoS), a clean and energy-efficient stove designed to save time, reduce fuel use, and improve indoor air quality. By making clean cooking accessible and sustainable, the project empowers women and families while supporting environmental and economic goals.
Quick Facts
Goal: Commercialize clean and energy-efficient Khmer Rocket Stoves (KhRoS) to reduce time spent cooking and improve access to clean energy.
- Location: Cambodia
Standards & Certification: Standard – Time Savings & Clean Energy Domains; Registered under W+ Standard
What We Did
- Developed clean cookstoves: Designed and introduced the Khmer Rocket Stove (KhRoS) for households across Cambodia.
- Commercialized technology: Worked with the Hydrologic Social Enterprise Company Ltd to bring stoves to market under a sustainable business model.
- Prepared for scale: Selected by UNCDF for financing under the Clean Start initiative, enabling wider adoption.
Results & Impact
In the Field
Behind the scenes of projects directly from the technical experts on the ground.
Fund a Verified Solution — One Credit at a Time
Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, Kenya
Women Leading Regenerative Change in Brazil’s Cerrado
Fisher Folks Making Circular Economy Work for The Western Tonle Sap Lake Project
Improved Cookstoves (ICS) Programme
Bokpoort CSP Programme, South Africa
Khalladi Wind Farm Project in Morocco
Rural Ghassate, Morocco women’s cooperatives and practical training
Women’s Cooperatives Driving Lasting Change in Kenya
Improved Firewood Cookstoves Programme, Honduras
Financial Literacy Program in Vietnam
Indonesia Domestic Biogas Programme
Clean Energy that Restores Forests and Empowers Women in Nepal
Growing Resilience Through Agricultural Innovation in Kenya (Pula)
Women-led Community Resilient Local Governance in India (wCOREL)
Mangrove Protection through Cleaner Fish Smoking in Cameroon
1st Carbon Credit Project - Solar Water Pumps for Salt Farmers of Kutch
Building climate resilience in the Sundarbans through mangrove restoration
