AEST Agricultural Waste Charcoal Briquettes

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

AEST.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced using a specially constructed motorized extruder using an old meat grinder.

Intellectural Property Type

Other

User Provision Model

Women in Uganda distribute the briquettes. Customers can come to the local shops, or may go straight to the production site to purchase them in Uganda. AEST also takes orders for mass quantities.

Distributions to Date Status

Over 50,000 kg of charcoal. Over 1,000 individual households, 2 orphanages, 15 schools, 40 restaurants, and 10 hotels have used this product.

Design Specifications

Diameter: 5 cm Length: 20 cm Weight (kg): 0.05 - 0.10

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement Components

Single use product.

Lifecycle

N/A, single use product

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Smokeless and sootless and 40-50% energy conserved.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Guidelines provided by AEST must be followed when manipulating the product.

Complementary Technical Systems

AEST also produces and distributes its own clean cooking stove to go with the briquettes it produces to enhance the efficiency and reduce emissions.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None.

Other Information

AEST's awards and recognition here.