The Impact of Energy Use on Poor Urban Livelihoods in ... - DfID

APPENDIX F4 -Kaloleni - Analysis <strong>of</strong> Stoves
A Study <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> on Poor Urban Livelihoods in Arusha, Tanzania
TYPE OF
STOVE
ADVANTAGES LIMITATIONS
1. Saw dust � Conserve environment
� It produces smoke during lighting
� Time saving
� It cannot operate indoors
� Saw dust are easily available and cheap
� Destroys pans/utensils, i.e It needs heavy utensils for cooking
� It is safe to operate
� It develops soot on pans
2. Briquette � Conserve environment
� Produce smoke during lighting
� <strong>The</strong> stove is made <strong>of</strong> steel hence has a long life span � Unavailability <strong>of</strong> briquette
� It cannot be used indoors
3. <strong>Use</strong>d oil � Conserve environment
� It needs close attention <strong>of</strong> operator/cook
� <strong>The</strong> exhaust can be extended to boil water for washing, � <strong>The</strong> cost <strong>of</strong> stove is high
bathing, etc
� It is used for cooking only
� Can be used indoors if the exhaust is extended outside � It is tedious to touch/hold oils (no smartness during cooking)
the house
� Air pollution
� It has up to three plates
4. Charcoal � <strong>Use</strong>d indoors
� Desertification due to prolonged tree cutting.
� No visible smoke
� Take long time to light
� Does not require many additional management activities � Take long time to cook
� <strong>The</strong> invisible smoke is harmful to human health
5. Wonder � You can travel with it while cooking is in process
� It is not independent; It depends on other stoves to boil first.
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� It reduces the cost <strong>of</strong> energy in other stoves
� It may take short life span given the cloth materials <strong>of</strong> the stove.
� Simplify work
� Not tedious
Development Planning Unit, UCL London
Dr. Sheilah Meikle and Patrice North