ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Sustain. Cities
Sec. Urban Energy End-Use
Volume 7 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/frsc.2025.1554457
This article is part of the Research TopicEnergy Citizens of the Future: The Role of End-Users in Decarbonizing the Energy SystemView all articles
Youth Perspectives on Induction Stoves: Advancing Sustainable Energy Transitions in Indonesian Cities
Provisionally accepted
- Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
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Cooking significantly contributes to global energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions. In Indonesia, the largest consumer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), much of this demand is met through imports. Transitioning to more sustainable energy sources, such as induction stoves and solar cookers, has become a priority. However, the shift to induction stoves poses challenges due to concerns about electricity availability and the cost of new installations. Engaging Indonesia's young generation is critical to ensuring the success of this transition. This study explores user behavior and adoption of induction stoves in Indonesia from the perspective of the younger generation. It employs a methodological framework combining elements of the Value-Based Adoption Model and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, focusing on Performance Expectancy, Perceived Alternative Value, and Conversion Cost in relation to Conversion Intention. Surveys were conducted with 192 individuals aged 12-42 years who currently use LPG as a cooking fuel. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling, incorporating reflective, formative, and structural measurement models. The findings revealed that Performance Expectancy significantly influences Conversion Intention, Perceived Alternative Value has a direct impact on Conversion Intention and mediates the relationship between Performance Expectancy and Conversion Intention, while Conversion Cost does not have a significant effect. These results highlight a strong inclination among younger individuals toward sustainability and their readiness to adopt new technologies despite potential financial challenges. The insights gained from this study can inform policymakers in designing targeted programs that align with the values and preferences of the younger demographic, facilitating a smoother transition to sustainable cooking energy solutions.
Keywords: Cooking, energy transition, Youth perspective, Induction stove, Indonesia
Received: 02 Jan 2025; Accepted: 06 May 2025.
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* Correspondence: Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
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