Advantages
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Economical: Cheaper per month than firewood, leading to an average cost-savings for schools of 35%.
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Reliable: Available year-round with no shortages during rainy season.
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High-quality: Produces more heat than firewood and burns for twice as long.
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Healthy: Cleaner smoke with less particulate matter, sulfur, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide emissions.
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Eco-friendly: Every tonne saves 13 trees.
Kuni Safi | Firewood | Description | |
Calorific value | 4605 kcal/kg | 2925 kcal/kg | 57% more energy as firewood per kg |
Moisture content | 6% | 15-60% | Very low moisture |
Ash content | 7% | 2% | Slightly higher but comparable ash to firewood |