Bio Moto

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$48.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

The product is manufactured by International Research and Development Africa Ltd and available through existing last-mile energy retailers.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Kenyan Domestic Ceramic Jiko Stove and Burn Jikokoa.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The cookstove is produced by International Research & Development Africa Ltd and manufactured in Kenya from imported steel alloy rolls.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

The users can obtain this product from last-mile energy retailers in Kenya.

Distributions to Date Status

At least 116 Bio Moto cookstoves have been sold in Kenya.

Design Specifications

The Bio Moto is manufactured in five different burner configurations, specifically 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8, and the dimensions and weight of the product vary accordingly. It accommodates a maximum pot size of 20 L, and the single burner unit has the following dimensions: 240 x 240 x 180 mm and weighs 3.125 kg.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

The product has a warranty of 15 years for manufacturer defects.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer's specified performance targets include: instant ignition, variable power control (0.8 - 4.0 kW) and smoke-free combustion.

Vetted Performance Status

A Water Boiling Test (WBT) and safety testing were conducted, with detailed testing results.

Safety

Potential safety hazards have been considered and graded by the University of Nairobi's Department of Chemistry, where it was awarded a rating of "Good", and scored 79.0 points.

Complementary Technical Systems

The biofuel produced by the same manufacturer can be used as a substitute for kerosene or ethanol spirits.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None

Evaluation methods

The product has been tested against the IWA 11: Guidelines for evaluating cookstove performance.

Other Information

The product has a video made by the designer