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Biomass Boilers – An Overview
Biomass boilers are the RHI approved boiler of choice to replace fossil fuelled appliances.
Increases in oil and gas prices have meant that many homeowners are looking for an alternative source of heating
and hot water. Grant biomass boilers offer a great solution.
Unlike fossil fuels which are a depleting resource, biomass fuel can be sourced from a “closed carbon cycle” system.
This is an environmentally friendly way of harvesting fuel to heat your home or building.
A closed carbon cycle system is one where the amount of carbon emitted during the burning of biomass fuel is
balanced by the planting of trees, therefore cancelling out the harmful effects of heat being released into our
atmosphere. Trees need carbon dioxide to grow so it is good partnership, one which is environmentally friendly.
Grant biomass boilers are additionally included in the Government’s Domestic RHI scheme.
Biomass boilers and wood pellet fuel
The term biomass refers to a type of fuel used as an alternative to fossil fuels such as coal. Generally the term
biomass can refer to either animal or vegetable carbon derived matter which could be in the form of either wooden
logs, pellets or chips – wooden pellets being the most energy efficient. Our Spira condensing biomass boiler uses this
most effective and beneficial of biomass fuel – wood pellets.
Wood pellets are small cylindrical pieces of waste wood. Wooden logs and chips retain moisture and therefore absorb
more energy before combustion takes place. On the other hand wood pellets have the moisture completely removed
which allows combustion to take place faster, therefore ensuring maximum energy release in the quickest time
possible.
Our boilers have many benefits including:
A rapid ignition system with modulating burner
This means our boilers operate in much the same manner as a standard gas boiler to give you a greater degree of
control of your energy output and control.
Require little intervention
Grant are proud to have a unique self-cleaning design and automated fuel feed so the need for you to intervene is
kept to a minimum.
Lower energy consumption and greater efficiency than our competitors
A boiler using biomass fuel is far more cost effective to run than fossil fuel boilers. Due to the extreme efficiency of
our boilers (up to 94%) thanks to our award winning patented baffle system, we are able to provide you with the most
efficient boilers on the market.
Uses wood pellets as opposed to other types of biomass fuel
During the burning of biomass fuel any water content must be evaporated prior to combustion, this requires additional
energy. Our boilers use the most efficient form of biomass fuel which is wooden pellets. Compared to logs and wood
chips these have a very low moisture content. This helps with their combustion efficiency and therefore reduces your
energy consumption.
Suitable for home use
Grant wood pellet boilers are a safe and convenient way to heat your home. One thing to consider is the amount of
space you may require. Our Grant Spira biomass Boiler is designed to be housed in either a garage or out-house so
where it will be located at your home is an important consideration before purchasing. The boilers use an automatic
feed for the wood pellet fuel too which means more convenience for you, combine this with our self cleaning system
and our biomass boilers are by far the best product available on the market.