Designed for efficient and clean cooking, possibly in a context like Kenya where such stoves are promoted.
Functionality:
These stoves are designed to burn biomass fuels like wood or charcoal more efficiently than traditional open fires, reducing fuel consumption and indoor air pollution.
Technology:
Some models, like the TCharTM stove, are TLUD (Top-Lit UpDraft) stoves that gasify biomass and then allow for cooking with the resulting charcoal or saving it for biochar.
Benefits:
Using such stoves can lead to significant fuel savings for households and reduce health risks associated with smoke inhalation, as well as contribute to environmental benefits by curbing deforestation and reducing carbon emissions.