The Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (IRST) has launched an improvised peat which is expected to replace the use of charcoal due to its advantages.
Vincent Gasamagera the head of research noted that the peat will relieve majority who are using coal since its affordable, smokeless and burns longer.
The head of energy at IRST Elizabeth Uwiragiye explained through a power point presentation the uniqueness of the peat.
“Two pieces of peat can cook a kilogram of beans for close to two hours but with usual charcoal the same amount of cooking time will consume more than a kilogram of charcoal,” she illustrated.
However, the research institution lacks the capacity to produce more peat for sale but they intend to work with members of the private sector to multiply the latest cooking fuel.
If launched in the market IRST proposes 50 kilogram to be sold at Frw 3,000.
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