sponsored by: september 2010 1 developing the market for woodfuel keith richards tv energy
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Sponsored by:September 20101
Developing the Market for WoodfuelKeith Richards
TV Energy
Sponsored by:September 20102
What have we learnt?
• Use of wood fuel Popular in many ‘developed’ countries (e.g. Austria and Finland).Yet implementation is relatively slow in the UK ?Issues of existing infrastructure, historical practice, culture and
expectations all have an impact.
• Seeing is believing ……
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Buyers in St Margarethen
Sellers in Kirchberg
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Problems solved?
• Technology Excellent examples of small, medium and large scale systems for
heat production. Sufficient to dispel most ‘technofear’. Not enough UK examples (particularly District Heating) but this
is changing rapidly.
• Fuel SupplyThe region can show well developed examples of fuel supply. Supply can be supplemented by energy crops (e.g. SRC),
although this needs addressing strategically. Ultimately, wood is traded internationally as a commodity.
• Environment / Quality of LifePositive gains of bringing woodland back into management,
increasing biodiversity, tackling climate change….
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Will it pay?
• Economics Many schemes are competitive now but …….
• Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)Should come in next April and will provide financial incentives to
kick start the wood heat market (c.f. FIT for PV). Up to 9p/kWh currently proposed for small biomass (<45kW),
6.5p/kWh for medium (45-500kW) and large (1.6-2.5p/kWh).Small and medium scale will be deemed, large metered.
www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/rhi/rhi.aspx
• Socio-Economics Provides new jobs, retains employment in rural areas, helps
create wealth and reduces ‘fiscal leakage’ (e.g. by buying in fuels from overseas).
Also provides training opportunities for career changes, creates new businesses/ diversification opportunities.
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Mainstreaming
• Address Market Needs Supply should focus on satisfying the demand for fuel in terms of
quality, quantity and type.
• Seek Best Practice Not just in technology but by working together as an industry,
we can share information to allow the wood fuel market to mature in the interests of everyone.
• Build into Targets & Visions (LAs)Under the new agenda of ‘Big Society’, wood fuel can provide a
strong theme in local frameworks and development plans;Also empowers local groups – important feature in ‘Big Society’
thinking.
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A grate solution
www.woodheatsolutions.eu