cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/20498531
The financial part of the article is why we’re seeing extensive adoption in rural locations, where people depend on propane, but not in urban areas which are hooked up to the methane distribution system. Getting universal adoption is going to require making electricity cheap and providing support for the appliance switch itself.
IKEA sells portable benchtop single-pot induction cooktops, at least in 220V Europe. Not sure if they’re viable with a 110V mains supply, though.