Sustainable biomass is an established renewable fuel resource that can provide heat cheaper than most fossil fuels.
It is most commonly available as wood chips or wood pellets and is readily available in Ireland. Biomass originates from organic material from forestry and agriculture (such as trees and plants), from wastes and residues of biological origin, and from biodegradable fractions of waste. Common sources of biomass in Ireland are pulpwood, brash and sawdust.
Sustainable biomass must meet sustainability criteria to ensure that it saves large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions when compared alongside fossil fuel alternatives, while also avoiding negative impacts on land use, food security, water resources, biodiversity and livelihoods. These criteria are set out by the EU in its Recast Renewable Energy Directive (RED) of 2018.
Most biomass in Ireland is sourced within Ireland from Irish forests, sawmills and wood pellet manufacturing plants. Local supply of biomass will increase as forest cover in Ireland increases from its current level of 11% to 18% by 2050 in line with the government’s Forestry Strategy targets. Locally sourced biomass may be supplemented by biomass imports from other EU countries to ensure steady supply.
Biomass is the most cost-effective renewable heat energy solution. Make significant energy savings, using renewable, sustainable energy! Biomass fuels are renewable and exempt from carbon tax.
Receive financial support to switch to biomass through the SEAI grant support scheme. The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat pays businesses for 15 years based on the amount of heat produced.
Woodco is the premier biomass boiler company in Ireland. We have the expertise to scope your project and to assist in SEAI tariff support applications. We will design, install and service your system.
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