Briketi Briquettes

Green Bio Energy

Alternative fuel made of banana peelings and cassava flour, available in Uganda.

Product description Brand name and product description

Briketi Briquettes are clean cooking fuels that are made from 100% recycled materials. They have two main types of briquettes: Briketi Fireking Burning Briquettes are specially designed to burn longer and hotter than average briquettes, good for institutional use, and cooking use in larger stoves or for long periods of time. Briketi QuickFire Burning Briquettes are specially designed to light quickly while still burning longer and hotter than average briquettes, good for home us, and for long periods of time. The briquettes are designed to be soot and smoke free to improve the air quality while cooking and heating.

 

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)
Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The briquettes are distributed and sold directly by the manufacturer.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

One kilogram for 0.35 USD.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Local firewood/charcoal and alternative fuel sources including Pivot FuelEl Fuego del Sol Recycled BriquettesAEST Agricultural Waste Charcoal Briquettes.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Households that use charcoal and firewood as a fuel source for cooking.

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