Category Archives: Biomass Boilers

Partnership between Agrics and Biomass Boiler Supplier

September 26 10:44 am /

AvantiRenewables, off grid major energy supplier, have announced a three-way partnership between Byworth Boilers, Janfire UK and themselves recently. Commercial steam biomass boilers manufacturers, Byworth Boilers, and Janfire UK provide Swedish burners and technology and AvantiRenewables, a subdivision of AvantiGas, the off grid energy giant. This three-way partnership are set to provide industrial biomass steam boilers to businesses without bullying them in to paying upfront capital whilst also promising a reduction in CO2 emissions. This holistic approach combines multiple decades of operational knowledge, engineering expertise and resources from the three partnerships, providing complete biomass steam boiler packages to any industries wanting a steam biomass boiler installation. It is said that they create high power cleaning, sterilisation and energy efficient heating.

Users of Biomass Steam Boilers

The most frequent people to buy and want Steam Boilers installed are those in the agricultural industry. Farmers in particular appreciate steam boilers for their capabilities in water heating because they are a brilliant heat source for keeping animal holding areas sanitary as well as safe. They are very easy to maintain pieces of equipment and they retain their heat so appropriate temperatures can be kept within cattle and poultry sheds. Steam Boilers are useful in that they are used in the food waste process and so are especially eco-friendly.

Biomass Boiler Installers in Sheffield

Phaseline Renewables, Sheffield, are biomass boiler specialists and installers for commercial use. They will also qualify you for the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), too. They enable provisions for heating and hot water, too. Phaseline Renewables are experienced installers with biomass boilers and have a strong focus on commercial customers, managing large projects in a variety of industries, including the agricultural sector.

Biomass and Conventional Boilers Differences

Biomass boilers function in the exact same way as conventional gas, oil or LPG fired boilers which may previously have been installed in your industry or home. Really, the only main difference is that they run off a sustainable, renewable energy source manufactured in the UK. Phaseline Renewables, install biomass boilers which run off multiple different renewable and sustainable sources of energy. These include log burning boilers, wood chip boilers, wood pellet boilers and straw bale boilers. All of these examples are able to supply commercial premises with hot water and central heating with absolutely no problem. They are able to regulate their own heat output allowing safe and efficient fuel burning. Biomass boilers are eco-friendly because they have an automated feed system hopper, which allows biomass boilers to be just as user friendly and as low maintenance as any conventional boiler you may previously have come in to contact with eg. gas, oil or LPG.

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If you are interested in biomass boilers or would like to find out more about any of the above mentioned types of boilers, please contact Phaseline Renewables today for your free quotation. You could be able to save a drastic amount of your fuel costs, too. So, for more information about Phaseline Renewables and their biomass boiler installations at your commercial property, call Phaseline Renewables on 0114 2945500 or email them at info@phaseline.co.uk

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Dream House At A Very Hot Price

September 15 8:24 pm /

Finchampstead is a small village in Berkshire and is home to a £4.35 million secret. Most houses in this area fetch a high price, but this spectacular mansions owner have excelled themselves with this build. This beautifully finished, five bedroomed, detached home on the outskirts of Wokingham has cleverly amalgamated old and new, creating something that can only be described as spectacular – with its fully audio controlled system linked to the owners i-Pad and/or i-Phone.   Its charming kitchen, study, drawing room and reception room all add charm to this house certainly, but the most exciting part of all is the part you are completely unaware of when you enter. Unbeknownst on entry, a chocolate orange, leather-clad bar with tall orange bar stools, dim lighting and a fully stocked bar are waiting for you. What more could you possibly want within the comforts of your own home? But if drinking wasn’t to be your choice of activity, there is also an in-house cinema and games room to keep your family occupied, too, or take a stroll in the 5.7 acres of grounds, let the kids run free or play golf on the golf green. This property also comes with a triple garage to store his pride of joy – No, not his wife, the car!

So, how do you keep a house like this heated? The entire house is heated by a biomass boiler and fuelled by dry compressed timber pellets.

Biomass Boiler Benefits

Biomass boilers provide central heating and hot water for your home and their instalment can replace any type of existing boiler. They run off a renewable, sustainable product manufactured here in the UK but run the same way as conventional gas, oil or LPG fired boilers. Phaseline Renewables can install log burning boilers, wood chip boilers, wood pellet boilers (as describe in the featured story) and straw bale boilers in your home. Biomass boilers modulate their heat output, allow the safe and efficient burning of fuel but don’t use fossil fuels eg. oil. Thus making them much more efficient energy-wise, along with being user friendly and low maintenance, but best of all, they could save you a substantial amount on your fuel costs.

Continued benefits of biomass boilers are that you could also qualify for Renewable Heat Incentive and they are becoming a highly competitive form of financial investment, although for this to happen they must be installed by a qualified installer with a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation. Phaseline Renewables plumbers are all fully trained and MCS accredited to fit your new biomass boiler safely, effectively and competitively and have decades of experience in fitting a range of plumbing and heating systems.

Enter a New Heating Phase with Phaseline Renewables

To find out more about biomass boilers, or would like a free quotation, contact us today. With the installation of a domestic biomass boiler, you are entitled to payments through the Renewable Heat Incentive, and could also save a substantial amount on your fuel costs.

For more information about having a biomass boiler installed in your home, call Phaseline Renewables on 0114 2945500 or email us at info@phaseline.co.uk.

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Biomass Boilers Ranked Second Best Renewable Energy Investment Opportunity

August 19 10:12 am /

Ranking number one as the most attractive technology from an investment perspective is a 50kW PV rooftop project. Biomass boilers have been ranked second. Despite cuts to the Renewable Heat Incentive, it biomass boilers are still an incredibly attractive investment, especially when a system greater than 200kW is installed in a commercial application. It also makes a very good investment opportunity for properties off the gas grid.

Significant Investment Opportunities with Biomass Boilers

When it comes to getting the best investment from the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, there are several renewable energy projects that do offer significant investment opportunities. Bill Gates has recently announced a $2 billion investment in green technology and research, and The National Trust has recently announced a £30 million investment in renewable energy to heat and power a number of historical buildings under their care.

According to the latest news from farminguk.com, an assessment has been carried out by the property consultancy firm Carter Jonas, whose specialist energy team looked into the investor returns from a number of technologies. The results have been published in their annual Energy Index 2015, taking into account wind, solar photovoltaic, biomass boiler heating, anaerobic digestion, hydroelectric and ground source heat pumps.

Department of Energy and Climate Change

It has taken into account factors such as development costs, value versus development costs, planning approval, development timescale and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). It has also considered the recent Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)’s proposals to remove support for on-shore wind and solar farms under the Renewable Obligation (RO) from April 2016.

The head of energy and marine at Carter Jonas, Andrew Watkin said: “The UK has a fantastic pool of natural resources and we continue to call for the Government to get behind the renewable sector. Our research has identified the most attractive renewable technology opportunities available, at the present time, according to key investment factors.”

Biomass Boiler Installers Yorkshire

A domestic or commercial biomass boiler installation will mean that your business or home will be entitled to payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive, and could also save you a substantial amount on your fuel costs. For more information about having a biomass boiler installed in your commercial property or domestic home, call Phaseline Renewables on 0114 2945500 or email us at info@phaseline.co.uk.

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Four Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Biomass Boilers

August 12 12:28 pm /

How Often will my Biomass Boiler Need to be Filled with Pellets?

The frequency that your biomass boiler will need to be filled depends on the size of your system, heat demand, and whether you opt to have a hopper fitted or not. If you have a hopper then this will probably need filling once or twice year, and a delivery lorry can usually deliver load directly into your hopper. If you choose not to have a hopper and to fill the internal boiler hopper manually, then at peak demand you will probably have to refill the boiler every four to five days depending on your boiler and property size.

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Biomass Boiler?

In most cases you won’t need planning permission to install a commercial or domestic biomass boiler. Occasionally the boiler flue may require planning permission depending on the capacity of the boiler and the height of the flue. However, Phaseline Renewables can advise you on this during our quotation.

How do I Apply for the Renewable Heat Incentive and what is the Payback?

We are MCS approved installers of biomass boilers, therefore our installation will qualify for the renewable heat incentive. We can help you to get all the paperwork ready that is needed to apply, making the process as easy as possible.

The domestic RHI rate for biomass is 12.2p/kWh, paid over seven years.  This tariff rate means that domestic installations can qualify for anywhere between £2,000 and £10,000+ per year for seven years, meaning systems pay for themselves usually between 3 -4 years and go on to make substantial overall profits. The tariffs for the commercial RHI are based on pence/kWh of renewable heat delivered and vary with the technology and scale used. The commercial RHI rate for biomass is 8.6p/kWh up to 200kW, 5.0p/kWh for 200-1,000kW and 2.0p/kWh over 1,000kW, paid over twenty years.

How Long Will it Take to Install a Biomass Boiler in my Home or Business?

The length of time that it will take to have a biomass boiler installed really depends upon how much of your existing heating system will need to be worked on. A domestic install will usually take 2-3 days, whereas a commercial install can take up to two months.

Biomass Boiler Installer in Yorkshire

As biomass installers in Yorkshire, we can answer any questions that you may have regarding installing biomass boilers in commercial and domestic properties. Call us on 0114 294 5500, or email us at info@phaseline.co.uk for more information.

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Available Options for Biomass Boiler Installations

July 28 2:33 am /

As biomass installers in Yorkshire, Phaseline Renewables are incredibly knowledgeable about the different options available to commercial properties and home owners.

Log Boilers

Another option for biomass boiler installation is a log burning boiler. These need to be filled by hand, therefore they require more work than pellet boilers. Logs should be loaded into the boiler at least once a day, and usually just one batch will be sufficient to heat the hot water cylinder in order to meet the hot water and heating requirements of a domestic property. Although a fair amount of fuel is needed to heat a whole house, logs are generally cheaper than biomass pellets, and very handy if you have a good supply in your local area.

Biomass Pellet Boilers

The most common and easy to install choice for homeowners, pellet boilers are very convenient and require little maintenance. Biomass pellet boilers are available with either manual loading facilities, or automatic loading facilities. Automatic loading biomass boilers will refill the system automatically at regular intervals, and manual boilers are refilled by hand. Annual servicing is needed for pellet boilers, as well as regular ash removal to keep the system clean and running efficiently.

Biomass pellet boilers use wood pellets as fuel, which are made up of compressed sawdust and wood shavings. Wood pellets are handy in domestic environments because they take up very little space compared to wood chip or logs, and they have a higher energy content.

Straw Boilers

Straw boilers are a great option for commercial premises. In this case, the biomass boiler is filled with dried cereal, linseed, bean or rape straw. This can be very convenient for farm owners, for example, because they may have access to a regular straw supply, meaning they’ll save on their fuel costs. Substantial space is needed to store the straw bales, and care needs to be taken to ensure that the straw is weathered and dried correctly.

Biomass Boiler Installer Yorkshire

When it comes to the installation of biomass boilers in both domestic and commercial properties, there are a variety of options that are available. In essence, the process carried out in each different type of system is the same, and involves burning biomass fuel in an enclosure with a restricted airflow. The heat generated can then be used to provide heat for the room it stands in (a stove) or, by heating water and pumping it through pipes to several rooms (a boiler). The process is incredibly versatile, and isn’t even limited to one property. For example, biomass boilers can provide heat to several buildings from the same boiler, otherwise known as district heating.

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New Biomass Boilers at Ickworth House in Suffolk Replace Oil

July 13 8:39 pm /

Ickworth House, in Suffolk, is a National Trust property that has welcomed the installation of a biomass boiler. According to the East Anglian Daily Times, the installation will replace an old oil boiler which was being fed by a 5,000 litre tank, providing heating to the West Wing and Rotunda at the major visitor attraction.

New Biomass Boiler Fuelled by Woodchips

The new biomass boiler will be fuelled by wood chips which are harvested in a sustainable manner from the estate’s woodlands. The biomass boiler itself will be housed safely in an existing 1960’s building which has been regenerated to help it blend in with the other historic buildings on the Ickworth Estate.

The National Trust aim to gradually reduce their reliance on fossil fuels by cutting down on its energy usage by 20% and sourcing 50% of its energy from onsite renewable sources by 2020. The investment will involve over 40 new projects, including Upton House, where 2 biomass boilers have been installed. They also hope to provide another source of income for the charity by selling excess electricity generated back to the grid.

Embracing Renewable Energy for National Trust Sites

They have announced this week that they will be investing £30 million in renewable energy for its historic sites, including biomass boilers. As biomass installers in Yorkshire, it’s great news that such a high profile charity are embracing renewable energy to help them save money on their energy costs. This will be the National Trust’s largest ever investment in renewable energy, and follows the completion of five initial projects. The charity believes that this renewable energy programme will save it up to £4 million per year on energy costs.

Protecting National Trust Sites for the Future

Rural Enterprises Director for the National Trust Patrick Begg said: “We have a responsibility to look after the special places in our care, requiring us to make long-term decisions that will protect them for future generations. Many of the properties in our care are energy intensive and in remote areas without access to mains gas. Installing renewable technology in these places is a huge challenge. For instance we found that connecting hydros to the grid is more complicated than we expected. We have learnt a great deal and we will continue to do so.”

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33,000 Homes Secure Payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive for Heat Pumps and Biomass Boilers

June 5 1:09 pm /

As installers of biomass boilers in Yorkshire, Phaseline Renewables are well aware of the investment opportunities associated with renewable heat technologies and the renewable heat incentive. We have installed a variety of domestic technologies from biomass boilers to heat pumps, which have all generated income from the scheme. The fact that nearly 33,000 homes have been accredited for the RHI since April 2014 is proof that the scheme is working well for thousands of homes throughout the UK.

Latest Figures From Ofgem

The latest figures from Ofgem have revealed that nearly 33,000 homes have secured payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive for heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal panels since the government launched the subsidy scheme. The domestic arm of the RHI launched in April 2014, and since then, the energy markets regulator said that it has paid out £20.7m to homes that have installed renewable heat technologies.

Biomass Boiler Payments

The figures released show that in the first quarter of 2015, the number of people applying for the renewable heat incentive increased by approximately 50%. Applications for the RHI reached a high of 6,000 in March, due to the fact that the legacy application window was about to close, and people were rushing to submit their forms. There was also a 20% reduction in biomass boiler payments after April 1st, meaning that people were keen to reap the maximum financial benefits while they could. Over 50% of the payments up until now have been allocated to biomass boilers, which equates to £11.2m. In addition, £5.5m to ground source heat pumps, £3.3m to air source heat pumps and £0.7m to solar thermal.

According to Ofgem, nearly one third of the total number of accreditations has been for homes that installed renewable heating technologies over the past year, and two thirds were for legacy accreditations. This means that the systems were commissioned after the government announced plans for the RHI July 2009, but hadn’t launched it yet. The legacy payments were designed to reward those consumers who installed renewable heat technologies without knowing if or when they would get the subsidy.

Biomass Boiler Installers in Yorkshire

As experts in biomass boilers Yorkshire, Phaseline Renewables are experienced installers of biomass systems that qualify for the renewable heat incentive in domestic premises. For more information, call us on 0114 294 5500 or email us at info@phaseline.co.uk.

 

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Bernard Matthews on Track to be UK’s Greenest Farm with Biomass Boiler Installations

May 15 2:31 pm /

Bernard Matthews now have the biggest single biomass project in the United Kingdom with 229 155-199kw boilers, an anaerobic digestion plant, a £3.6m investment in energy efficient technologies in its factories and another 2MW biomass plant for a feed mill. It is also developing a second 500m³/hour anaerobic plant to supply gas to the national grid.

The farm has now installed biomass boilers in 30 farms, and one day hopes to make it possible to be able to burn turkey litter in the biomass boilers by converting it into pellets. This would mean that they would be able to recycle the 10,000 tonnes of turkey waste that they produce a year, and eliminate the need to buy biomass pellets.

Largest Turkey Farmer in UK

Bernard Matthews, the largest turkey farmer in the UK, has installed biomass boilers in 248 of its farm’s sheds. According to an article in the Guardian, the company have a “big green plan” which aims to heat the sheds that the turkeys live in and get rid of their waste.

Self Sufficiency with Green Energy

The farm aims to be 100% green energy self-sufficient by 2016, and has raised a massive £100m in investment to generate energy and make us of the animal waste. Bernard Matthews hopes that they’ll eventually be able to use the waste to turn into pellets which can be used in the biomass boilers, although this plan is dependent on legislation. They have, however, been installing wind turbines, solar panels and biomass boilers.

As biomass installers in Yorkshire, Phaseline Renewables think that Bernard Matthews are doing an incredible job of ensuring that their farms are as self sufficient as possible, embracing renewable energy and making a conscious effort to reduce their consumption of fossil fuel. According to the Guardian, their ambitions for the future are to be 100% self-sufficient in renewable green electricity by 2016, to send no waste to landfill, reduce the weight of packaging by a quarter, cut water use by 20% and be carbon neutral, all by 2020.

Biomass Boiler Installer Sheffield and Yorkshire

A commercial biomass boiler installation means that your business will be entitled to payments from the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive, and could also save a substantial amount on your fuel costs. For more information about having a biomass boiler installed in your commercial property, call Phaseline Renewables on 0114 2945500 or email them at info@phaseline.co.uk.

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The Advantages of Farm Biomass Boilers

May 6 3:10 pm /

There are lots of advantages to investing in biomass boilers for use on farms and in rural properties. As biomass installers, Phaseline Renewables think that farms who rely heavily on generating heat should consider the option of a commercial biomass boiler. Not only is it a positive step for the environment, it also has the potential of drawing in a significant income. Added to the savings made in fuel, biomass boiler installations for commercial farms in the UK have never been a more attractive prospect!

Farm Biomass

The installation of a biomass boiler is a really effective way of supplying your farm and farmhouse with a sustainable source of heating and hot water. As expert biomass installers in Yorkshire and Derbyshire, Phaseline Renewables are well aware of the advantages of farm biomass. From saving money on fuel coats, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and generating income from the renewable heat incentive, biomass boilers are a great choice for farms and rural properties.

Biomass Fuel

Biomass fuel in the form of logs, waste wood, straw or pellets is filled into a chamber, either manually or using a hopper, and an electric probe ignites the wood. The combustion of the biomass fuel is carefully monitored using a micro compressor and a thermometer, allowing adjustments to be made to the fuel supply and speed of the fan in accordance with the needs of the property. The burning of this biomass fuel creates hot gasses, which pass through the heat exchanger and allow the heat to be used in your central heating system.

The fuels used to power biomass boilers such as wood chip and wood pellets are far cheaper than traditional fossil fuels. If the farm is off grid, they may have been relying on oil or electricity to produce heat, therefore biomass fuels will be significantly cheaper. The farm itself may even be able to provide its own source of biomass fuel in the form of straw or wood, which will have the effect of cutting costs even further.

Payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive

Upon the instalment of a biomass boiler, farmers will have access to the renewable heat incentive (RHI), which is government funded initiative that pays commercial and domestic users for their generation and use of renewable energy. This access to the RHI makes biomass boilers are a really attractive option for farmers, and the perfect alternative to fossil fuels.

 

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Domestic Biomass Boiler Chesterfield: A Case Study

April 21 11:06 am /

Biomass pellets are made using compressed dry sawdust or wood shreds. They are compressed under a high amount of pressure until the lignin softens and binds the material together. Pellets usually have a very low level of moisture, typically below 10% and a very high volume energy density. Because they are very clean to burn and flow easily into a system, they are ideal for domestic applications and schools. The pellets are also easy to store and don’t take up much room, so can easily be stored in outhouses, sheds or garages.

Biomass Boiler Chesterfield

Phaseline recently installed a biomass boiler in a domestic property in Chesterfield.  Mr and Mrs Bligh approached Phaseline Renewables in the hope that they would be able to replace their old and costly coal fired boiler. After giving their expert advice and opinion to on the matter to the couple, they decided to opt for an OkoFEN 15Kw manual fill system.

The boiler is manually filled using 10kg bags of pellets which are delivered on one tonne loads of a pallet.  Mr and Mrs Bligh’s biomass boiler will require filling every 2-3 days in the winter months, but only every 2-3 weeks in the summer months, and will provide of their heating and hot water.

The biomass boiler was installed in their garage as they had sufficient room, with pipework going underneath their patio to the utility where the current boiler is. This worked well for them as the modern pipework almost eliminates heat loss, which ensures that the system remains efficient even though it was lagged from one room to another.

Savings on Fuel and Payments from the Renewable Heat Incentive

Mr and Mrs Bligh are subsequently £3000 a year better off. They are saving a substantial amount on the fuel as they no longer need to use coal as a source of fuel, and they are also receiving money from the government led scheme the renewable heat incentive. The payments they receive from the renewable heat incentive are also tax free and index linked.

RHI Calculator

Why not use Phaseline’s renewable heat incentive calculator to see how much money you could save on fuel, and how much your biomass boiler system could generate for you?

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Biomass Boiler Derby and the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive

April 1 10:19 am /

Phaseline Renewables carried out a recent biomass installation for Mr and Mrs Smith in Derby. The couple had an old oil fired boiler that had seen better days; it was very old and really on its last legs. We replaced their old boiler with an OkoFEN PES56 45-56kw wood pellet biomass boiler.

Biomass Boiler for Detached Barn Property

The biomass boiler now provides heating and hot water for the couple’s large detached barn property, which, due to its significant size, generates a healthy renewable heat incentive payment.

The idea of a biomass boiler installation caught their attention due to the rising cost of oil and the uncertainly of its cost in the future. Mr and Mrs Smith had also heard of the domestic renewable heat incentive, which would help to pay for the system and earn them money too. They saw the installation of the biomass boiler, therefore, as a fantastic investment opportunity, and were taken with the idea of regular financial payments from the RHI scheme.

Renewable Heat Incentive

The biomass boiler installation will see Mr and Mrs Smith £11,000 per year better off. This is due to the savings that they will make by not using oil, and paying for pellets to run the boiler instead, and payments that they will receive from the renewable heat incentive through the government scheme. Over the course of 20 years, the couple will generate almost a 50% return on their initial investment.

For ease of automation, the Smiths opted for a 5-6.2 tonne bulk hopper to feed their biomass boiler so that they would not have to manually fill it themselves on a regular basis. This uses a vacuum transfer system to lift the pellets from the store in to the boiler, making it hassle free for the couple. OkoFen are a leading Austrian manufacturer of biomass boilers with an outstanding reputation for manufacturing pellet boilers.

As you can see from this example, when you take into account the Renewable Heat Incentive payments and the fuel savings, the total financial generation from your biomass boiler over a number of years can be substantial. If you would like to find out how much income you could generate from a biomass boiler installation, feel free to use our renewable heat incentive calculator to get a free estimate of the amount of money you could save and earn from the scheme.

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Biomass Boiler Installation for College Saves 25% on Energy Bills

March 9 12:22 pm /

A recent article in the Leicester Mercury reported how a community energy project at John Cleveland College in Hinkley had allowed them to install a biomass boiler. The college was previously spending over £200,000 on their annual energy bill from their old oil-fired system, but the new biomass boiler is set to save them nearly a quarter of that per year with a huge £45,000 saving. As biomass installers in Yorkshire, Phaseline Renewables are always on the lookout for local news stories regarding biomass boilers and the energy savings that are made following their installation.

Biomass Boilers Burning Woodchip

Wood chip biomass boilers are a low carbon option because the carbon dioxide emitted when the wood is burned is the same amount that was absorbed over the months and years that the plant or tree itself was growing. As long as new trees are planted in place of those used for fuel, the whole process is fully sustainable. Although there are some carbon emissions released by the cultivation, manufacture and transportation of the fuel, as long as it is sourced locally, they are much lower than the emissions created by fossil fuels.

Reduce Carbon Footprint

The college’s new biomass boiler provides heating by burning wood chips, which are cost effective and renewable. This means that they will be protected in the future from rising fuel prices, and they will be able to reduce their carbon emissions by approximately 250 tonnes a year. The principal of the college Paul Craven told the Leicester Mercury: “We are reducing the carbon footprint of the college by introducing this technology, which also provides an excellent opportunity for the students to study the science of renewable energy in more detail.”

The Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive and Biomass Boilers

The non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) helps businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations meet the cost of installing renewable heat technologies. Types of heating that qualify are heat pumps, deep geothermal, solar thermal collectors, biomethane and biogas, combined heat and power systems, and biomass boilers. If you are thinking of having a biomass boiler installed in a commercial environment, it is important to remember that it is essential to employ a qualified installer to ensure that your boiler is the appropriate size for your commercial property. It is also essential that your boiler is installed by an MCS (The Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accredited installer.

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Government Aims to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Helped by Biomass Boilers

February 17 12:30 pm /

The policy aims to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, with a 20% reduction target set for 2020. The 2008 Climate Change Act was established by UK Government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change as the world’s first legally binding climate change target.

Biomass Energy and Heating

The latest reports concerning the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions show that biomass energy could play a part in helping us to reach the 2050 climate change targets set out by the government. A recent paper claims that biomass heating could be a long-term, low carbon heating solution, and suggests that the UK government should go to greater lengths to support it. The paper claims that the government who see the low energy resource as limited should reconsider evaluating its role so that it could be a new sector for 2020 and beyond.

The UK Government are trying to achieve this reduction through action at home and abroad. According to the Gov.uk website, “Moving to a more energy efficient, low-carbon economy will help us meet this target. It will also help the UK become less reliant on imported fossil fuels and less exposed to higher energy prices in the future.”

The Renewable Heat Incentive

The Renewable Heat Incentive is designed to promote the uptake of biomass boilers and other renewable heat technologies. It works in the way that the owner of the biomass boiler is paid for every kilowatt-hour of heat that their system produces. It’s a really great financial incentive for renewable heating technologies, making it a fantastic investment opportunity. It also means that biomass is increasingly considered as a genuine alternative to gas and oil.

UK Biomass Boiler Installers

The installation and use of biomass boilers to provide heating and hot water to properties across the UK is a great way to increase the use of low-carbon technologies. Bioenergy is renewable energy made from biomass, which is organic material derived from plant or animal matter. According to the Gov.uk website, “Bioenergy has the potential to provide about 30% of the 2020 target through biofuels, biorefineries and the recovery of energy from the biomass portion of waste (including anaerobic digestion.) The Department of Energy and Climate Change supports the large-scale generation of biomass electricity through the Renewables Obligation. It also supports large- and small-scale generation of biomass heat through the Renewable Heat Incentive.

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Are You a Grower? Consider Biomass Boilers

February 6 12:25 pm /

When it comes to biomass boilers, Phaseline Renewables are the absolute experts. They have been satisfying a variety of customers with their impressive renewable energy solutions for many years and understand the benefits that the technology can have better than anyone.

These include both environmental and financial rewards, ensuring that the business is continuing to grow in popularity. One regular line of interest comes from the horticultural sector; as biomass heating is an excellent choice for growers:

Government-Led Renewable Heat Incentive Payouts

With a constant demand for heat coming from horticultural businesses, not only is the equipment used all year round; it also comes with financial rewards thanks to the Renewable Heat Incentive. This government led scheme pays a subsidy for each kilowatt-hour of qualifying renewable heat output, making a biomass boiler a great investment.

Systematic Fuel Access

Biomass boilers use a variety of different fuels including wood chip, wood pellets and general waste material. The advantage here is that this type of fuel is often plentiful and cheap in large scale nursery environments. For horticultural businesses, access to fuel sources is fairly straightforward, as they are often located in rural places.

An Abundance of Storage Space

As horticultural businesses often come with plenty of room on their premises, both a biomass boiler and the accompanying fuel it needs can be easily stored. There’s usually convenient access for delivery vehicles too.

Carbon Footprint Reduction

In addition to saving lots of money on heating bills with a biomass boiler, horticulturalists are also cutting down on their Co2 emissions. Not only is this great for the environment, it’s also a great angle to use in marketing material. Saving energy in this way can even be pitched to big buying organisations as an advantage over competitors.

UK Online Magazine Has Say

Horticulture Week gave mention to biomass technology as a great option for growers. According to the online magazine, UK poinsettia growers have urged supermarkets to stop importing the plants and buy British instead. The long term decline in growing of poinsettias has recently ended, largely thanks to many nurseries installing biomass boilers.

Hill Brothers is currently growing 750,000 poinsettias for Sainsbury’s and has installed a new biomass boiler this year. Director Greg Hill said “Retailers interested in supporting UK horticulture should certainly look at British-grown.”

Need a Biomass Boiler Quotation? Get One Free From Phaseline

If you would to find out more about biomass boilers, or receive a free quotation, you can contact Phaseline today on 0114 2945500 or email them at info@phaseline.co.uk.

Note: A commercial biomass boiler installation means that you will be entitled to payments through the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive, and could also save a substantial amount on your fuel costs.

 

 

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Commercial and Domestic Biomass Boiler Testimonials

January 22 2:11 pm /

Biomass boilers will provide your home or business with heating and hot water, in place of a gas boiler or other type of boiler, and are becoming a popular, environmentally friendly choice for many people. As experts in biomass boilers, Phaseline Renewables have plenty of experience in their installation for homes and businesses in Yorkshire and across the UK.

Heating and Hot Water from Biomass Boilers

Biomass boilers typically run off logs, wood chips, pellets or straw bales, and will heat hot water and run a central heating system too. They operate in the same way as conventional gas, oil or LPG fired boilers, but they run off a renewable, sustainable product that is manufactured in the UK.

Phaseline Renewables have installed a wide range of biomass boilers in a variety of properties, and are constantly receiving positive feedback from our customers regarding our skill and expertise.

Biomass Boiler and Pellet Hopper Installation, Lincolnshire

Barry Hannington, from Grimsby in Lincolnshire was also very pleased with our work. He said: “Phaseline Renewables worked hard to install my boiler and pellet hopper in time for Christmas. The standard of workmanship was very good and customer service was excellent.”

One of our previous customers, Stephen Oliver, from Wyaston in Derbyshire said: “I chose Phaseline for my biomass boiler installation after doing a lot of research. I have not been disappointed. They have great customer service and the system is performing very well. The team understood what my requirements were, put together a compelling business case and the installation went very smoothly, despite some unexpected ground conditions when installing underground pipework. Neighbours and friends have been very interested in what I have been doing with the new biomass boiler and I have unhesitatingly recommended Phaseline to them.”

The Domestic and Commercial Renewable Heat Incentive

We are also able to give advice on the financial advantages of a biomass installation, and have plenty of experience and knowledge navigating the ins and outs of the commercial and domestic renewable heat incentives. David Emery from High Bradfield in Yorkshire said: “Excellent and friendly team to help work the business/financial case for the biomass boiler and very competent and courteous locally based team to perform the installation itself – tidied up nicely and showed me how to use all new features and answered all questions I had.”

Finally, another recent testimonial from Stephen Beckett in Retford, Nottinghamshire read: “Excellent knowledge of the product and advice given was personalised, which I always appreciate. Fitting went without a hitch and after sales follow up has been good.”

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Growth in UK Energy Efficiency and Biomass Boiler Use

January 7 4:05 pm /

The BBC published a detailed analysis of the findings which confirmed that people in the UK are using less energy even though the economy is growing. According to their analysis, the average person in the UK is using 10% less electricity than 5 years ago, despite the huge boom in wide screen TVs, tablets, smartphones and computers. This is largely due to the EU standards on household appliances that allow people to carry out the same tasks using less energy.

The UK’s Energy Trends update was published last month by the Department of Energy and Climate Change and showed a fall in energy demand, increased generation of renewable energy, and a reduction in the production of fossil fuels.

Energy Generation from Biomass Boilers and Renewable Sources

According to the Energy Trends update for December 2014, “Renewables’ share of electricity generation increased to 18 per cent, up from the 14 per cent share in the third quarter of 2013. Hydro generation increased by 6 per cent on the third quarter of 2013. Over the same period, offshore wind generation increased by 14 per cent, and onshore wind generation increased by 8 per cent. Generation from bioenergy was up by 31 per cent, mainly due to the conversion of Drax to biomass. Overall renewable electricity generation was up 24 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2013.”

Fall in Energy Consumption and Demand for Coal

There was also a sharp drop in energy consumption, which fell across both the domestic and industrial sectors. “Primary energy consumption for energy uses fell by 4.1 per cent, and when adjusted to take of account of weather differences between the third quarter of 2013 and the third quarter of 2014, primary energy consumption fell by 4.6 per cent,” the report stated. “Industrial energy consumption fell by 5.6 per cent; domestic consumption fell by 3.7 per cent while consumption in the transport sector rose by 1.9 per cent. On a temperature corrected basis, final energy consumption fell by 1.6 per cent.”

Domestic and Commercial Biomass Boilers

As biomass installers, Phaseline Renewables consider these latest statistics incredibly encouraging for the future. As people continue to take up renewable sources of energy for their homes and businesses such as biomass boilers, the reduction in fossil fuel use can only mean good things for the future of the planet. It is their aim to enable as many people as possible to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels through the adoption of renewable energy generation, so they’re really pleased with these figures!

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