AGROPAL, a Spanish cooperative, now uses member-produced straw pellets for renewable energy in its cheese factory, reducing costs. Formerly relying on liquefied natural gas, the cooperative plans to expand this approach. Spain’s agricultural residues could replace 7 million tons of petroleum. The cheese factory Cerrato, part of the AGROPAL Cooperative Group, has had a 4-ton/hour […]
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Pécs, Hungary is a European leader with 100% local bioenergy heating. They transformed a gas-fired plant into a biomass-powered network, reducing CO2 emissions and boosting the local economy. Veolia, their partner, won an award and set up a visitor centre to promote bioenergy and renewables. Pécs, the fifth largest city in Hungary, is one of […]
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MW Biomasse AG, an association of local farmers and foresters in southern Upper Bavaria, is championing sustainable wood energy. They process forest residues into wood chips, supplying heat to communities via local networks. This eco-friendly approach replaces millions of liters of heating oil, saving 14,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, stabilizes heating prices, creates jobs and boosts […]
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In 2019, Tecpellets in Portugal launched a program that uses biomass from city green areas to provide affordable, sustainable heating to schools. It’s been successful in reducing energy poverty in public buildings and has gained local support and popularity among parents. Energy poverty is a reality in Portugal and specially in public buildings such as […]
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The spread of the use of miscanthus and other bioenergy fuels in Czech Republic is allowing businesses, big and small, to lower their production costs and have a local energy supply. The small village of Vlčnov is home to the Czech company Klimont Global, a manufacturer of inspection doors. The company uses miscanthus sp for heating. The […]
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A Solution for Operators: Pellet Box offers an innovative solution for pellet operators. By eliminating the need for labor-intensive showrooms and warehouses, their vending machine system offers a cost-effective and efficient way to provide pellets to consumers. With Pellet Box, operators can expand their reach, offering pellets at multiple locations without compromising brand awareness. Their machines act […]
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Given that localities have a considerable amount of green waste, each has the potential to produce its own raw material for heating and to become energy self-sufficient. Romania’s Green Energy Innovative Biomass Cluster is a great example of how this can be successful as it actively promotes the concept of One Village, 1 MW. By embracing […]
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World debut of ship pellet heating system in Austria Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a stylish design, the tourist ship MS Mondseeland restarted to operate after a general overhaul in spring 2022. It offers round trips to the sights of lake Mondsee and culinary excursions. The new pellet heating system for heat generation and hot water support […]
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NAWARO ENERGIE Betriebs GmbH has recently started producing renewable energy from wood gas at its new location in Perg, Upper Austria. The wood gas plant, powered solely on wood chips, produces electricity, heat, biochar, and even negative emissions. The new plant provides highly efficient regional energy production that is independent of the season and reduces CO2. Stefan Öllinger has been running Bioenergie Perg since 2006; a heating plant with two boilers and a total output of […]
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Lithuania transitioned from Russian natural gas to biomass, reducing CO2 emissions by 70%. Biomass now fuels 75% of district heating and benefits households and industry. This shift cut costs, created jobs, and boosted the economy. The new Vilnius CHP plant will produce 90% of the city’s heat sustainably. Lithuania’s success in biomass energy is vital […]
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