BioLite HomeStove

Market Suggested Retail Price

$70.00

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Directly from the manufacturer. Also possible to purchase it online on The Level Market. Get a quote on volume orders.  

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Users can obtain it directly from the manufacturer or by purchase online.

Distributions to Date Status

The exact number of distribution to date is unknown, however, BioLite has impacted 293,165 people within 137,436,006 Wh of electricity generated and 167,898 tonnes of CO2 offset. Further details in the 2017 Impact Report.

Design Specifications

Design specifications include the high grade stainless steel stove body, a cast iron top that keeps pots of all sizes stable, a Thermoelectric Generator with a LED FexLight (100 lumens) and an inbuilt USB port (2W, 5V) (for charging mobile phones), and the combustion chamber with a fuel rack at the bottom that supports wood for easy tending.  It weighs 8 kgs and its dimensions are 23 x 31 cm.

Technical Support

The instructional manual is available along with Frequently Asked Questions field in the manufacturer's website. Furthermore, Biolite has local call centers, in-home service where trained technicians travel to customers' homes and provides post-purchase follow-ups to ensure customers satisfaction.

Replacement Components

BioLite assembles the stove electricity, but they provide field distribution partners with parts, training, and financial incentives for continued service.

Lifecycle

This stove has a 1-year warranty and its estimated lifecycle is 5 years.  

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Vetted Performance Status

BioLite HomeStove reduces wood consumption by 50% and harmful smoke emission by 90%. Within a 10 min of charging, it gives 80 min of talk time on the phone and within 120 minutes, the battery is fully charged. It boils 1 litre of water in 5 minutes and 5 litres in 18 minutes.

Safety

Keep all flammable items away from the surrounding area of the stove, and do not enclose the area you are cooking within; proper ventilation is always required. Do not touch the body of the stove while in use. Further safety guidelines provided in the instruction manual and FAQs field.

Complementary Technical Systems

BioLite also commercialises the SolarHome 620.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Testers rated the performance of this stove according to tier rankings established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)’s International Workshop Agreement (IWA). The testers rated this stove on emissions, indoor emissions and efficiency (but it was not tested on safety).

Other Information

BioLite HomeStove won Fast Company 2014 Innovation By Design Award.  The HomeStove was also the winner of the 2013 Core77 Awards in the Social Impact category.