Biomass CHP

Many sites with the availability of wood feedstock and an electricity and heat demand can benefit from biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or otherwise known as cogeneration. As it is not always possible to find a local heat market for large-scale biomass power generation the application of smaller scale biomass CHP plants sited where there is also a heat demand increase project viability. This co-generation maximises the overall efficiency of utilising the energy in the wood.

The emergence of small-scale biomass technologies using advanced thermal conversion processes are enabling projects to be viable where they were not previously.

On behalf of clients in the process of developing biomass CHP projects with conventional combustion technology as well as high efficiency gasification CHP technology we provide support in technical as well as financial risk assessment.

We assist developing projects for many biomass feedstocks ranging from clean forestry and sawmill residues to industrial wood waste.

Just some of the areas reviewed:

Diagram of biomass gasifier system and CHP engine

CHP sizing study through wood resource availability
Economic assessment of CHP project
Technology assessment / supplier selection
Grid connection /site electrical capacity
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) issues
Planning and Environment Agency issues
IPPC and Waste Incineration Directive
Assessment of environmental benefits

A case study of a project undertaken is shown in the Biomass CHP case study

Please e-mail info@sustainable-energy.co.uk with your enquiry.