These fireplaces are simple and easy to install and do not require any venting, flue, chimneys, gas lines, or outlets. They can be installed practically anywhere including bathrooms and bedrooms. Use either indoors or outdoors.
An ethanol fireplace will not provide you with a large, roaring fire with the crackle, pop, and occasional smell of burning wood, nor will it provide a great heat source. But, there certainly is a demand for beautifully designed fireplaces with their obvious eco advantages.