[Stoves] Op-Ed - Realizing the Benefits of Combined Heat and Power Systems

[Crispin Pemberton-Pigott]

Dear Nganga

Thank you for that update on access statistics and generation.  This is an important perspective when addressing access to modern energy.  At present there is an large ESMAP clean cooking programme starting in Rwanda where distances are short and hydro generators are many.

Of particular interest are small power sources for lighting, radios, TV's and (In my opinion) operating cooking appliances using a variety of fuels.  It doesn't take much power to have controls for cookers and ovens.

For those interested in what is currently available, see TECTEG's website at https://tecteg.com/. They have modules that will operate up to 1000 C.

Regards
Crispin


From: Stoves <stoves-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org> On Behalf Of nganga liambai
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2021 6:27


David,

This is a very good development for all us in biomass heating business, as It brings in additional benefits. I have known the theory of thermo electricity generation to have been applied in thermal couples used as temperature probes for high temperature processes. This advancement is great as it has potential to create an avalanche of business opportunities in dispersed electricity generation superseding the photovotaic trend. In Zambia  our energy consumption paradigm is 10% electricity from the National grid ( which is 90% hydro plant and 8%  coal, solar & petroleum plant), 9%  direct petroleum, 79% Wood fuel or biomass. The installed capacity of our National Electricial Power System is 3600 MW and our population is approximately 18M with 33% access rate to electricity.
This presents a great opportunity.
I am keen to see and to participate the commercial aspect of the technology.
Regards,
Nganga.
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