Power-generating
stove
This which has no match. These are solid fuel heating and
cooking stoves with a built-in thermal electric generator which transforms the
thermal energy of burned fuel into electric power. While working in its primary
mode that is heating and cooking the stove generates a direct electric current
of 12 Volts and up to 60 Watts.
Is 60
Watts much or little?
For
comfort-coddled urban dweller this is probably not much. For a man who happened
for some reason to be cut off from civilized environment and modern amenities
it is a lot. At times these life-saving 60 Watts may prove critical. With
today’s level of energy saving technologies this capacity is sufficient to
provide power to a wide range of electrical devices. In the Far North
electricity obtained from heat has a number of evident advantages as compared
to electricity sourced from wind power, solar panels or diesel generators. It
is easy to imagine conditions with no wind, sun or diesel supply.
What to
connect?
The
electricity generated by the stove is sufficient to power 2 or 3 energy saving
bulbs, charge a notebook battery, or that of a cellular or satellite telephone,
a radio, DVD player or other portable energy-saving devices. The electric
generator enters a stable mode just 10-15 minutes after fuel starts burning in
the stove.
Who and
where would need one?
Obviously
the electricity generating stoves are necessary in emergency situations and may
be attractive for fishermen, hunters, campers, travelers, nomads and others who
need heating, hot food and energy in cold climatic conditions and isolation.