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Biomass
Overview
Biomass heating uses materials that were living relatively recently, such as wood, straw or
Miscanthus, as heating fuels. Although these materials release CO2 when burned, this is
exactly balanced by the amount they take up when growing.
The best overall energy balance is achieved when using biomass local to where it is
available, avoiding the need for transport over long distances. This does not mean that
biomass heating is only an option for rural areas. It is estimated that an additional 1
million tonne of wood per year could be recovered from unmanaged forests in England alone.
7.5 million tonnes of wood per year could be recovered from waste in the UK, 6 million tonnes of
which are currently disposed of in landfill (UK Biomass Strategy 2007).
We can help you make use of this resource by planning your entire biomass heating system,
including silo, boiler house, feed system and district heating networks for linking several
buildings to a centralised boiler.
Our Biomass Services
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