Lucia Stove

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

WorldStove sets up locally owned and operated stores in countries of need. ^{Interview with WorldStove founder}

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Koko Cooker, Wisdom Stoves MJ, Wisdom Stove M2, SCODE SP-FL Portable, TLUD Champion, Mimi Moto, SeaChar Deluxe Estufa Finca Farm Stove, Philips Fan Stove HD4012, AGNI Star Rice Husk Gas Stove, ACE-1 Ultra Clean Biomass Cookstove, and Lean Energy Solutions Cookstove.

Countries

Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Israel, Kenya, Mongolia, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Uganda, United States, Zambia

Manufacturing/Building Method

It is mass produced and flat stacked for ease of transport.^{Interview with WorldStove founder}

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

End users can only purchase stoves through local distributors in the country. A microfinance system is also available for customers.

Distributions to Date Status

Up to 2015, approximately 890,000 Lucia Stoves have been distributed.Interview with WorldStove founder

Design Specifications

Each Lucia Stove varies in dimensions, weight, and function. WorldStove will design their product for each target market, resulting in various Lucia Stove models worldwide. ^{Interview with WorldStove founder}

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Since each stove is locally manufactured, owned, and operated, technical support might be available through the organizations distributing them, though it is not explicitly stated.

Replacement Components

High-grade steel material is available from WorldStove for repairs. Most replacements are available at local stove hubs. ^{Interview with WorldStove founder}

Lifecycle

The estimated life cycle is 10 years if used correctly. The stoves are guaranteed for five years. Each stove is fully recyclable.^{Interview with WorldStove founder}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Targets include:

• Adaptable to user habits, needs, wishes, cooking habits, and available fuel
• Low cost to make and ship (ships flat)
• Lifecycle tested to last ten years
• EU emissions certified (66 ppmCO)
• Consumable parts are replaceable
• Can function either as a coaxial gasifier or a pyrolytic stove
• Adaptable to almost any type of fan or can be used without
• Creates local workforce opportunities and earnings
• Recyclable
• Scalable

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Unknown

Complementary Technical Systems

None. Each stove is designed for the region in which it is used.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

WorldStove will alter each product it designs to fit the needs of end user through on-site observations and laboratory modifications.^{Interview with WorldStove founder}

Other Information

The company is certified as carbon negative and it gives away carbon offsets to the stove hubs in each region that distribute them.