Editing The way biomass makes a contribution to the earth

Today, it is becoming more and more important that we reduce our carbon emissions, treat the earth better and  think about renewable sources of energy - like biomass boilers - if we plan on using a green future. Luckily the UK government is on our side, and many incentives are now provided to increase the prevalence of eco friendly heating systems like biomass boilers under the Renewable Heat Initiative. 

What is a Biomass Boiler?



Put simply, biomass is living or recently living materials which may be burned for energy - unlike the long-dead animals that make up our coal, oil and natural gases. Logs, chips or wooden pellets can be used for burning in one of these brilliant, although logs and chips tend to have relatively high moisture levels when compared with wooden pellets which means they take more energy to ignite combustion.  They have been utilized in rural areas for quite some time, but as costs decrease and incentives are exploited, increasingly more homes are opting for to install their own biomass boiler. 

Good for the World

Whether you utilize pellets, wood or chips, the materials are all considered carbon neutral - what this means is that the amount of carbon dioxide which is created from burning the fuel is nearly exactly equal to the amount absorbed by the living trees, so as long as more trees are planted, the carbon emissions are offset. As earlier mentioned, wooden [http://www.dailystrength.org/people/3796477/journal/9005299 pellets] have the lowest amount of moisture, which decreases the amount of initial heat required to kick-start combustion meaning much more efficiency. Wooden pellets are the most popular kind of biomass fuel, mostly because the alternative of wood logs and chips retain moisture, therefore needing more heat to begin the combustion process. Grant UK's biomass boilers even have their very own patented turbulator baffle system which recycles waste heat back into the machine, and have approximately 94% efficiency. 



Why Biomass?

There are a number of reasons to consider installing a biomass boiler, quite apart from a respect for the environment. There are a number of reasons to consider installing a biomass boiler, quite aside from a respect for the environment. It is estimated that once installed, they can cost £500 less per year to perform than an electric powered heater and up to £80 less than a gas heater - so whilst the initial cost can run quite high, they save considerable amounts of money over time. Wooden pellets are made of compressed sawdust waste from timber mills, which means they cost virtually nothing to make, and as more UK-based companies begin selling them they become considerably more environmentally friendly than shipping from another country. As with all things, it is much cheaper to buy the pellets in bulk bags of various tonnes, although that will be much easier for businesses and big homesteads which have the available space.

Biomass boilers do you their problems

Unfortunately the recognition of biomass boilers has been a long time coming, and you may still find some complaints about the system which are being addressed. Firstly, they need a fairly large amount of space, often requiring their own utility room, while the fuel itself can also occupy a substantial amount of room - luckily, boiler companies are working on making the devices smaller and easier to put in. The installation prices are another factor which can dissuade potential buyers, although government schemes like the Renewable Heat Incentive are ensuring this becomes less of a problem. Another issue has been with maintenance of the machines, especially where log-burning boilers are involved, but if the time commitment is prohibitive to suit your needs many new pellet-burning biomass boilers from companies like Grant have self-cleaning and feeding mechanisms, with only an annual check needed.

Biomass is  great investment for you home

A biomass boiler is a big investment with a considerable starting cost, sometimes three times as expensive as a gas boiler, although it should last throughout your daily life and the cost of wood pellets is significantly less than the price of gas which is only going to keep going up. They also require slightly more effort to maintain, although there are many models available now which only need occasional check-ups. Invest at home and down the road of the earth by considering the benefits of a biomass boiler.