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Cow dung beehive briquette
Contribuíram por Etiópia.
31 de março de 2022

What is the name of the solution holder? (main contact person, if multiple)

Astmamgn Amarach energy and technology association

What is the address and preferred way to contact the solution holder?

anwarmuhe2005@gmail.com         +251945017446

Does the solution holder have any institutional affiliation in country?

Yes it is a private limited company

What is the purpose of the solution? (brief problem & solution description)

The briquette is made out of cow dung and mixed with clay, which will easily burnt on any type of cook stove. The cow dung that could have gone wasted the environment, could be turned into a biomass energy, which is also affordable, and accessible mainly among the rural farming community.

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Is this solution DIY / open source or IP protected?

Will the solution holder be able to train others (including end-users) in using or replicating the solution?

What is the unit cost of this Solution along with any additional cost for maintenance and training?

0.13 USD

Is this solution a prototype or product?

If this solution is a product, is it available in the market (off the shelf) or advance order has to be given?

What is the Technological Readiness Level (TRL) of this solution?

Available any time

How much has this solution already been diffused? Is there potential feedback from end-users available?

No actual figure, as the method is also being used by multiple producers

Are there any efficiency benchmarks for this solution (eg. how much energy does it save; how much cheaper does it produce energy than current market rates/ current household expenditure / cost per kW h)?

no

Please add the location where this solution was found.

123 Welkite, Ethiopia found using OpenCage Geocoder | © OpenStreetMap contributors