The level of development on the island of Madagascar is generally low. 85% of the population still rely on open fire to cook their food, hence using extensive amound of wood. To reduce carbon emissions and counteract deforestation in Madagascar, efficient cookstoves and climate-friendly solar stoves are manufactured and distributed by the organisation ADES (Association pour le Développement de l’Energy Solaire).

The organization ADES has been producing the solar stove in Madagascar since 2002 and sells them at a subsidised price to local households. Since 2010, the project has expanded its operations to the entire island and also includes efficient hotplates that complement the solar cooker if the sun is not shining. Today, ADES offers a portfolio of nine different solar and efficient stove models for households and commercial customers such as schools, orphanages and hospitals. The stoves are produced on the island which creates 500 local jobs. The project runs nine production and distribution workshops to handle customers throughout Madagascar.

The project also includes training and workshops with schools and institutions that draw attention to the importance of conserving forests. For every cookstove sold the project also plants two trees. The project is in line with 10 of the UN Sustainability Goals.