GTZi Probec Protosi Stove Tests Tanzania
Christa Roth, GTZi Probec, September 26, 2006

To give feedback on the Bosch-Siemens PROTOS plant oil stove when using Jatropha oil:
The long term test of the Jatropha oil being used in the BSH stove is currently under way in Tanzania in cooperation with GTZi-ProBECi. Preliminary tests are giving very positive results, even though with Jatropha oil being produced on small scale. Purity of the oil seems to play a crucial role, but we will be able to tell more early 2007.
The stove is designed for using straight plant oils, no need to convert them into Biodieseli. However, Biodieseli can also be used.

Christa Roth
Regional Coordinator Malawi - Tanzania - Zambia
Programme for Biomass Energy Conservation in Southern Africa

in Zambia:
c/o GTZi office, Private Bag RW37x, Plot No. 6469 Kariba Road, Kalundu, Lusaka
Tel +260 1 2919 -18 / 19 / 20, Fax +260 1 291 946

in Malawi:
c/o Info Centre for Food&Fuel Security Promotion Mulanje
P.O. Box 438, Mulanje, Malawi, Phone +265-1-466 279, Fax -466 435

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