The Renewable Energy Association of Eswatini and Manzini City Council

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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

The Renewable Energy Association of Eswatini (REASWA) and Manzini City Council

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

REASWA: P O Box 6379, Mbabane; Tel: +268 76214394 Manzini City Council: pro@mzcitycouncil.sz; Tell: +26876132711/ 79132711

Does the solution holder have any institutional affiliation in country?

Yes, as stated above

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

To reduce the amount of wood used for cooking in large institutions such as schools and neighborhood care points. Although this solution was found being implemented by the above institutions, it was first pioneered in the country by some of REASWA's member organisations, including New Dawn Engineering.

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Is this solution DIY / open source or IP protected?

DIY / open source

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

Yes

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

approximately $500

Is this solution a prototype or product?

Prototype

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

Advance order has to be given

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

This solutions has been in use since the early 2000s and has been tested widely

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

It has been widely deployed in a number of schools and neighborhood care points in the country

Please upload a link of end-user feedback

https://www.newdawnengineering.com/website/stove/singlestove/lion/

https://stoves.bioenergylists.org/node/46 <div><br></div>

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)?

Are there any other potential bottlenecks affecting cross-border or in country diffusion of this solution?

Please attach a consent form or add an official link to this solution.

Consent to share form or official link.

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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