BioLite HomeStove
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Designed for the 3 billion people worldwide who cook on smoky, open fires, the BioLite HomeStove is a low-cost, high-quality biomass cookstove that provides users with on-demand electricity capable of charging mobile phones and LED lights through an on-board USB port.
IWA tiers of performance
Information for consumers
Maximum pot capacity
10 L
Approximate lifetime
5 years
People fed per meal
5-10
Pot type accommodated
(Flat bottom/Round bottom)
(Flat bottom/Round bottom)
Both
Countries deployed
Ghana, India, Uganda
Common foods cooked
India: A wide range of North and South Indian dishes, including roti, rice, dal, lentils, potato ; Sub-Saharan Africa: Rice, beans, corn meal (posho / uguali/ fufu), Millet (kalo), plantain, green banana (matoke), potato, sweet potato, cassava
Manufacturer's warranty available?
Yes
Warranty details
1 year limited product warranty: BioLite, LLC warrants that the BioLite HomeStove will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date.
General information
Manufactured in
China
Suggested retail price
USD 40-70
Availability
On the market
Dimensions (l/w/h)
270/270/310 mm
Weight
8.0 kg
Shipping dimensions
355/335/345 mm
Shipping weight
8.0 kg
Local assembly possible?
No
Includes instructions?
No
Other information
USB Power Output: Peak: 1.5W @ 5V
Compatible Devices: Powers most USB-chargeable devices including LED lights and mobile phones
Charging Time: 20 minutes of charging provides 60 minutes of talk time (based on Nokia 101 - charging times vary by device and by strength of fire)
Boil Time: 5 minutes to boil 1 liter of water, 20 minutes to boil 5 liters. (varies based on strength of fire)
Compatible Devices: Powers most USB-chargeable devices including LED lights and mobile phones
Charging Time: 20 minutes of charging provides 60 minutes of talk time (based on Nokia 101 - charging times vary by device and by strength of fire)
Boil Time: 5 minutes to boil 1 liter of water, 20 minutes to boil 5 liters. (varies based on strength of fire)
Characteristics
Fan, Thermoelectric generator, Non-traditional, Household, Portable, Side-feed, Pot skirt
Fuels
Crop residues, Dung, Wood
Materials
Metal
Performance details
IWA emissions
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA high power CO | 1.0 g/MJ-del | 1.0 g/MJ-del | 1 |
| IWA high power PM | 155.0 mg/MJ-del | 155.0 mg/MJ-del | 1 |
| IWA low power CO | 0.07 g/min/L | 0.07 g/min/L | 1 |
| IWA low power PM | 1.4 mg/min/L | 1.4 mg/min/L | 1 |
IWA efficiency
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA high power thermal efficiency | 33.0 % | 33.0 % | 1 |
| IWA low power specific consumption | 0.027 MJ/min/L | 0.027 MJ/min/L | 1 |
IWA indoor emissions
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWA high power indoor CO | 0.07 g/min | 0.07 g/min | 1 |
| IWA low power indoor CO | 0.28 g/min | 0.28 g/min | 1 |
| IWA high power indoor PM | 12.3 mg/min | 12.3 mg/min | 1 |
| IWA low power indoor PM | 6.0 mg/min | 6.0 mg/min | 1 |
Efficiency, energy consumption and fuel use
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temp-corrected specific consumption cold start | 69.7 g/L | 69.7 g/L | 1 |
| Temp-corrected specific energy cons cold start | 1277.0 kJ/L | 1277.0 kJ/L | 1 |
| Burning rate hot start | 14.3 g/min | 14.3 g/min | 1 |
| Burning rate cold start | 11.7 g/min | 11.7 g/min | 1 |
| Burning rate simmer | 6.4 g/min | 6.4 g/min | 1 |
| Average thermal efficiency | 36.92 % | 36.92 % | 1 |
Output
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold start firepower | 1313.0 W | 1313.0 W | 1 |
| Average power output | 1680.0 W | 1680.0 W | 1 |
Emissions
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC emissions factor (2) | 0.557 g/kg fuel | 0.69 g/kg fuel | 2 |
| PM2.5 emissions factor (2) | 0.566 g/kg fuel | 0.566 g/kg fuel | 1 |
| CO emissions factor (2) | 4.72 g/kg fuel | 4.72 g/kg fuel | 1 |
| CH4 emissions factor (2) | 0.12 g/kg fuel | 0.12 g/kg fuel | 1 |
| OC emissions factor (2) | 0.196 g/kg fuel | 2.4 g/kg fuel | 2 |
| CO2 emissions factor (2) | 1213.0 g/kg fuel | 1213.0 g/kg fuel | 1 |
| Average CO | 0.91 g/MJ-del | 0.91 g/MJ-del | 1 |
| Average PM | 120.02 mg/MJ-del | 120.02 mg/MJ-del | 1 |
| EC emissions factor (2) | 0.5176 g/kg fuel | 0.5176 g/kg fuel | 1 |
| BC emissions factor (1) | 0.038 g/MJ | 0.038 g/MJ | 1 |
CCT/UCT metrics
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific consumption (fuel) | 114.0 g fuel/kg food | 114.0 g fuel/kg food | 1 |
| Time to cook food | 51.0 min | 51.0 min | 1 |
Test Conditions Metrics
| Metric | Min value | Max value | Number of tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight remaining char | 116.0 g | 116.0 g | 1 |