Hobtop is a four-burner gas cooking appliance, which can either be used as a freestanding cooktop or installed as a hob after purchase. It is designed and marketed to be a responsible choice for long-term use by the emerging middle-class consumers in major cities of developing world, where because of sporadic electric supply, gas is still a more reliable source of fuel. Compared to any existing burner in the market, Hobtop's burners are designed for more than 70 percent thermal efficiency, with 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions. It also uses significantly less, but better, components for manufacturing and assembly.