Improved biomass cookstoves for households are meant to assist
women to save fuel, money and time as well as to reduce indoor air
pollution. There are various technologies available, suiting the
different socio-economic conditions and fuel availability of the
households. Selecting the right types should take into
consideration existing cooking practices and types of pots
traditionally used. Availability of materials and skills in place
are important for local stove production. This section shows
various tested technologies in the SADC region. It gives links to
stove types and on-going stove discussions throughout the
world.
Comparison
between various cooking stoves for households (31 KB)
Efficiency tests
of biomass stoves for households in lesotho (2,880 KB)