Wood pellets are the best and most convenient existing replacement for black coal and other fossil fuels.
The energy content of our wood pellets is 4,86 kWh/kg. The internationally accepted black coal “constant” is 6.827 kWh/kg.
Do you know what the 5 most important reasons are why woody biomass is preferable?
>> It is renewable and sustainable
Woody biomass is a renewable raw material made from the lowest quality wood. New trees are planted and forests are regenerated within decades, unlike fossil fuels, which are finite resources and take millions of years to form. Carbon sequestration in trees is part of the natural biogenic carbon cycle, which would remain in equilibrium without fossil fuels.
>> Has almost no fossil carbon emissions
Burning woody biomass adds almost no fossil CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon released from combustion is offset by the carbon absorbed by the trees grown to replace those harvested. In contrast, mining and burning coal emits significant amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and air pollution.
>> Has a cleaner combustion
Woody biomass generally produces less ash and sulfur emissions than black coal, reducing air pollution and increasing the need for expensive emissions control technologies.
>> It's less waste
Using woody biomass as fuel helps reduce waste by utilizing wood waste and by-products from other industries. This reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and promotes the circular economy approach. The ash from biomass boilers is also a perfect organic mineral fertilizer for agriculture.
>> Can be mined locally
Woody biomass can be sourced locally, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and promoting regional economic development and energy security.
All in all, wood pellets offer numerous advantages over black coal. They are a more sustainable, renewable and cleaner fuel source. As the world looks to transition to more sustainable energy sources, woody biomass is becoming an increasingly important part of the energy mix.
