Biomass Heating: The Most Cost-Effective Renewable Heat Solution for Businesses
Biomass heating offers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Biomass fuel is derived from organic materials such as wood, plants, and agricultural or forestry waste. In Ireland, common sources include pulpwood, brash, and sawdust which are byproducts of other industries.
The Wood Fuel Quality Assurance Scheme (WFQA) ensures that biomass used in Ireland comes from responsibly managed and sustainable forests.
Advantages of Biomass over other Renewable Heat
- Lowest-cost renewable heating (especially wood chips)
- Government grants available through the SEAI’s SSRH scheme
- No increase in Maximum Import Capacity (MIC) needed
- No added pressure on the electricity grid
- Direct replacement for fossil fuels like oil or gas
- Ideal for high-temperature or high-demand heat systems
Key Advantages of Biomass Boilers
Biomass fuels like wood chips and pellets — typically made from sawmill waste — are far cheaper than fossil fuels and many renewable alternatives. Since wood chips are often sourced locally (within 1 hour of your boiler site), transportation costs are low. Biomass is also exempt from carbon tax, offering further long-term savings.
No trees are felled solely for biomass. High-value parts of trees are used in construction, while residual waste wood becomes fuel. Biomass is considered carbon neutral, as trees reabsorb the CO₂ released during combustion. Whether left to decompose or used for fuel, waste wood releases the same amount of carbon, biomass just puts it to productive use.
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), managed by SEAI, rewards businesses for switching to renewable heating. With a biomass boiler, you can:
- Receive payments for heat output for up to 15 years
- Reduce annual carbon tax
- Improve your green credentials
Woodco has installed over 75% of SSRH-supported biomass projects in Ireland.
From small commercial units to large industrial facilities and district heating, biomass is a flexible solution.
- Woodco manufactures boilers up to 500kW
- For larger installations (up to 20MW), we partner with Justsen, our trusted technical partner
Biomass enhances energy independence:
- 26+ wood chip suppliers across Ireland
- 4 major Irish pellet manufacturers
- Stable, county-level fuel supply chain
- Reduces reliance on volatile imported fuels
Achieve high temperatures that other technologies cannot. Woodco Biomass Boilers can be easily scaled or adapted to fit the specific heating needs of various facilities. Whether you’re heating a small industrial plant or a large district heating network.
🌿 Why Choose Woodco as Your Biomass Heating Provider
- Ireland’s leading biomass boiler experts
- Full ESCO (Energy Supply Contract) models available
- End-to-end project delivery — from planning to maintenance
- On-time, dependable installation
- Best-in-class health & safety
- 100% Irish-owned and operated, with nationwide support
Ready to reduce heating costs and decarbonise your business?
📞 Contact Woodco today to explore your biomass heating options — and see how much you could save by switching to biomass.
