Kenya
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The Upesi Stove meets the needs of its users for a clean, efficient, and fast-cooking stove that saves 40% firewood and that produces upto 60% less smoke compared to the three-stone open fire. |
Savings of up to KSh 7,200 (USD 72) per year. Rural wages average KSh 600 (USD 6) per month. KSh 20 (USD 0.20) on firewood per day. |
Costs KSh 1000-4000 (USD 10-40). |
4 years. |
Occasional repair of ceramic liners. |
Dry firewood; can also burn crop waste, such as maize stalks and cobs, and animal dung. |
Produces some smoke, so good ventilation is needed in the kitchen. |
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The production of ceramic liners requires pottery skills and training in stove installation. The ceramic liners are bought by marketing groups or installers. The ceramic liner is then installed into a hearth made from mud and stone.
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https://youtu.be/TRXP8l4MKfc
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Not relevant.
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Fuel savings of 90 kg per month for each household using Upesi stoves, representing 40 % savings in fuel use, which can have a positive environmental and climate effect in terms of less felling of trees.
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Used in some rural and urban households in Kenya, with over 1500 users.
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It is efficient, low in smoke, and affordable. The manufacturers are also known to the local market for the quality of their products.
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Materials needed include clay liner, water, flat or round stones, anthill soil, and either murram or a mixture of soft sub-soil, sand and ash. It needs a skilled potter to make it.
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To be added.
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A number of organisations involved in renewable energy purchase the products directly for onward selling. In total, the group has 42 stable customers who purchase from them on a regular basis. Global Village Energy Partnership (GVEP) also facilitates networking for all players in the value chain, in order to ensure effective reach of energy products to the market. They have links with artisans in Kisumu town who buy their stoves in bulk. Actors or intermediaries involved in the marketing chain include stove producers, distributors, retailers, promoters, and installers.
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The marketing strategy was based on insights gained from a visit to an ITDG / Practical Action stove project in Sri Lanka by produce and sell the stoves commercially within rural areas.
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http://www.bioenergylists.org/stovesdoc/Kenya/05_Kenya.pdf , https://youtu.be/TRXP8l4MKfc .
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Keyo Pottery Women Group, Kisumu, Kenya.
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SusWatch Kenya
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2020-08-18
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