Phaltan, Maharashtra, India
Sistema 6
3-5 cows
The case
For Komal and her family in Phaltan, Maharashtra, traditional cooking methods came with heavy costs: daily smoke exposure, hours spent gathering firewood, and the health and time challenges of cooking on wood stoves.
Installing a Sistema.bio biogas system in 2022 has completely transformed their way of life, making cooking safer, more efficient, and empowering Komal’s entrepreneurial pursuits.
The solution
With the new biogas system, Komal saves 3-4 hours each day previously spent on collecting firewood and cooking, freeing up time to focus on her small food business.
She now prepares meals for her stall at local village fairs, where she’s able to use biogas for cooking, enhancing her income and expanding her reach in the community.
Sistema.bio results
The benefits extend beyond just time savings. The clean biogas system has improved the family’s indoor air quality, reducing health risks associated with smoke. Additionally, the biogas plant provides an annual savings of INR 15,000-16,000 on LPG and chemical fertilizers, adding further value to Komal’s household budget and environmental footprint.
The system has also inspired greater community awareness around sustainable practices, as more neighbors see the benefits of clean, renewable energy in action.
Through her entrepreneurial efforts, Komal now contributes not only to her family’s income but also to local sustainability initiatives, embodying the positive impact that clean energy can bring to individuals and their communities.
