Pellets
are a locally available fuel that can be used in commercial applications as
well as in the home and will reduce carbon emissions to the atmosphere and
help combat climate change. They are as efficient and convenient as
conventional fossil fuels and are ideal for use in a domestic boiler.
They
are very clean, can be handled easily without any mess and burn evenly &
efficiently giving a constant heat. The only material in the pellets is
natural wood - there are no additives or artificial binding agents. During the
pellet-making process the natural resin or lignin present in the wood
naturally moves to the surface of the pellet creating a protective coating
which helps the pellet keep its structure and provides peace of mind for you,
your family and your environment.
Modern pellet stoves and boilers can be ignited automatically using a point
and click device like a TV controller. They are fed automatically and the heat
output is regulated just like any central heating system so that the heat
output from the pellet units can be controlled and programmed to meet the
specific needs of the user. Ash levels are extremely low and some boiler units
remove the ash automatically - the small amount of ash that is removed is very
high in nutrients and can be used as a high grade fertiliser in the garden.
You
will find a wealth of useful information and a selection of efficient wood
pellet stoves displayed on the Stovesonline website at www.stovesonline.co.uk/wood_burning_stoves/Pellet-stoves.html
Wood
pellets also have great potential to reduce the carbon emissions produced by
industry and can be used to provide heat for space and water heating or for
industrial processes. They can also be used with other fuels to co-fire
existing heating or electrical generating plants that can benefit from their
zero carbon rating. The result is a significantly lower carbon footprint, CCL
exemption and tradable carbon credits.
