Brief
Vestal Energy Consultants Limited engaged Webhaptic Intelligence to conduct Baseline Kitchen Performance Tests (BKPTs) in Malawi to support the launch of an improved cook stove by assessing cooking patterns and establishing the need for the product in the market.
The Approach
Webhaptic Intelligence conducted BKPTs at household levels over a 4-day period, measuring the quantity of fuel used per day and the number of people cooked for.
Enumerators measured the fuel quantity at the start and end of each 24-hour period to calculate the total fuel used per household. The tests excluded times like festivals, holidays, and other special occasions to ensure accurate results. Eligibility criteria required the fuel to be used for domestic cooking only.
The Outcome
A total of 60 BKPTs were carried out across various provinces and the city of Lilongwe, providing valuable data on cooking patterns and fuel usage to support the market launch of the improved cookstoves.