Ecostufa

The Ecostufa is a plancha-style biomass stove that is designed for households in Mexico.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Ecostufa is an improved biomass cook stove with a smoke extraction chimney and anti-burn side screens. The cook stove is manufactured in three different models, and designed to reduce firewood consumption by up to 75%. It is manufactured by Ecostufa in Mexico and available in over 20 Mexican states via direct sales.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Mexico

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

This product is available online directly from Ecostufa.

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

156 USD

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

Primary competitors in Central America include the ONIL Stove, Chispa Hogar, and EcoZoom Plancha.

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

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

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

The target users are vulnerable households that are currently cooking on open wood fires.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass produced by Ectostufa in Mexico, with a capacity of manufacturing 10,000 stoves per month.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Several thousand units have been distributed to over 20 different states of the Mexican Republic as of 2021.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Fuel type

What fuel type the stoves uses

Biomass, wood

Chimney (yes/no)

Does the stove have a chimney?

Yes

Forced or passive

Whether the stove is forced draft or passive

Passive

Pot type

What pot type(s) the stove can accommodate

Flat bottom

Pot capacity (L)

The capacity of the pot the stove can accommodate

20 L

Thermal efficiency (%)

The efficiency in terms of heat delivered to pot compared to overall heat produced through combustion

Unknown

PM emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

PM2.5 emissions of the stove per MJ

2.9 +/- 1 gPM(2.5) / kg dry fire wood for high power

CO emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

CO emissions of the stove per MJ

22 +/- 8 gPM(2.5) / kg dry fire wood for high power

Time to boil (min/L)

The amount of time it takes to bring a specified amount of water to boil

36 +/- min to boil (unknown amount of water)

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The Ecostufa cook stove is a plancha-style biomass stove that features a chimney, a hot-plate that can accommodate flat-bottom pots, combustion chamber, side heat screens and four legs that can be adjusted to make the stove level. The maximum pot size is 20 L, and the stove weighs 50 kg and has the following dimensions: 850 x 510 x 900 mm.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The product includes a 2-year manufacturer defect warranty, and comes with a user manual to care for the stove for up to 5 years.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

This stove is designed to reduce the consumption of biomass or firewood by up to 75%, and reduce the amount of smoke by utilizing a chimney.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) determined that the stoves emissions are much lower than the WHO guidelines.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Potential safety hazards include burns from hot surfaces, and those associated with other biomass stoves.

The manufacturer has included heat screens to reduce the risk of the user burning themselves on the sides of the stove.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

No other systems are required, and assembly can be done without any tools.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Medina, P., Berrueta, V., Martínez, M., Ruiz, V., Edwards, R., & Masera, O., 2017, Comparative performance of five Mexican plancha-type cookstoves using Water Boiling Tests. Development Engineering. Vol 2. pp 20-28.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The manufacturer claims compliance with the Evaluation of the Wood Saving Stove, based on technical specifications set by the Ministry of Agricultural, Territorial and Urban Development.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The product is evaluated for low PM and CO emissions by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Other information

A video (in Spanish) of the product can be found here.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Mexico

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

This product is available online directly from Ecostufa.

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

156 USD

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

Primary competitors in Central America include the ONIL Stove, Chispa Hogar, and EcoZoom Plancha.

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

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

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

The target users are vulnerable households that are currently cooking on open wood fires.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass produced by Ectostufa in Mexico, with a capacity of manufacturing 10,000 stoves per month.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Several thousand units have been distributed to over 20 different states of the Mexican Republic as of 2021.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Fuel type

What fuel type the stoves uses

Biomass, wood

Chimney (yes/no)

Does the stove have a chimney?

Yes

Forced or passive

Whether the stove is forced draft or passive

Passive

Pot type

What pot type(s) the stove can accommodate

Flat bottom

Pot capacity (L)

The capacity of the pot the stove can accommodate

20 L

Thermal efficiency (%)

The efficiency in terms of heat delivered to pot compared to overall heat produced through combustion

Unknown

PM emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

PM2.5 emissions of the stove per MJ

2.9 +/- 1 gPM(2.5) / kg dry fire wood for high power

CO emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

CO emissions of the stove per MJ

22 +/- 8 gPM(2.5) / kg dry fire wood for high power

Time to boil (min/L)

The amount of time it takes to bring a specified amount of water to boil

36 +/- min to boil (unknown amount of water)

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The product includes a 2-year manufacturer defect warranty, and comes with a user manual to care for the stove for up to 5 years.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

This stove is designed to reduce the consumption of biomass or firewood by up to 75%, and reduce the amount of smoke by utilizing a chimney.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) determined that the stoves emissions are much lower than the WHO guidelines.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Potential safety hazards include burns from hot surfaces, and those associated with other biomass stoves.

The manufacturer has included heat screens to reduce the risk of the user burning themselves on the sides of the stove.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

No other systems are required, and assembly can be done without any tools.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The manufacturer claims compliance with the Evaluation of the Wood Saving Stove, based on technical specifications set by the Ministry of Agricultural, Territorial and Urban Development.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The product is evaluated for low PM and CO emissions by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Other information

A video (in Spanish) of the product can be found here.

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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