Wood chip upcycling – The Path to a Regional Energy Cycle

Martina, Author at European Bioenergy Days - Page 3 of 5

Wood chip upcycling – The Path to a Regional Energy Cycle

18 October 2025 The Moser family and their company „Der Hackschnitzler“ („the wood chipper”) have dedicated themselves  to raw material wood and the production of renewable energy. By sustainably utilizing regional resources, the company makes a significant contribution to value creation in the Murau district of Styria, Austria. In 2007, Moser acquired his first mobile […]

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The municipality of Fürstenfeld towards a full energy transition

18 October 2025 Fürstenfeld implements municipal energy transition The small town of Fürstenfeld, now hosts Austria’s largest pellet wood gasifier plant. Together with a biomass heating plant and 15 hectares of open-air photovoltaic systems, the plant ensures the municipality can switch from gas and oil to a sustainable and renewable electricity and heat supply. The […]

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Turning Forest Residues into Energy

In Lithuania, branches and treetops left after logging – once considered forest waste – have become an essential source of clean energy. In 2024, wood chips from these residues became the dominant biomass product traded on Baltpool’s biomass exchange, providing biofuel at the real market price for plants across the country.

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Warming Estonia with local Bioenergy

In the cold Estonian climate, homes and businesses consume more heat than electricity, as buildings need to be heated for approximately two-thirds of the year. To meet this need, most Estonians use district heating.

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Transitioning from Black to Green: Ireland Unveils One of Europe’s Largest Biochar Plants

Arigna Group, the leading manufacturer in Ireland’s low smoke coal sector and members of the Irish Bioenergy Association of Ireland (IrBEA), proudly announced the inauguration of one of Europe’s largest operational biochar plants. Located in Arigna, Co. Roscommon, this state-of-the-art facility marks the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, signalling a transition from traditional low smoke coal […]

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