Agriculture
September 16, 2019
Updated on August 3, 2021
·Created on August 28, 2016
A biomass-powered stove manufactured and distributed in Guatemala.
The Chispa Hogar is a ‘hybrid-rocket’ stove made by Soluciones Apropiadas. The 16′ x 32′ flat griddle top is designed to accommodate the needs of Guatemalan families and has removable rings to place the pot in direct contact with flames, improving stove efficiency. The stove is available with a steel frame stand or can be installed on top of a concrete or brick base.
Market Suggested Retail Price
$200.00
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Manufacturing/Building Method
Mass produced in the Soluciones Apropidas factory in San Antonio Aguas Calientes, near Antigua, Guatemala.
Intellectural Property Type
Other
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the stove directly from Soluciones Apropiadas or distributors such as Cosas Mejores.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Fuel type
Firewood
Chimney (yes/no)
Yes
Forced or passive
Passive
Pot type
Both
Pot capacity (L)
Thermal efficiency (%)
Unknown
PM emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)
Unknown
CO emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)
Unknown
Time to boil (min/L)
Unknown
Design Specifications
The design of this stove was a collaboration between Soluciones Apropiadas and Nomadic Design Studio. The stove includes an 8 ft chimney and surface area for preparing and storing food. Product specifications include:
Technical Support
Installation guides with graphics detailing cleaning, proper use and maintenance are provided for end users and implementors in Spanish or English.
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
5 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
60-65% more efficient than traditional wood stoves
Vetted Performance Status
None
Safety
The installation guide provides instructions for proper use.
Complementary Technical Systems
Cooking accessories.
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Other Information
A video from MPACT Project is available here.
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