Biomass for large and small facilities – a stable path to cleaner energy

At a time when Europe is seeking reliable and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, biomass represents a logical and economically advantageous step forward.Thanks to its natural origin, its use for energy does not generate new greenhouse gases – the carbon released during combustion was only recently bound in plants and woody vegetation, so its amount in the atmosphere does not increase.

Central Europe has ideal conditions for the use of biomass: abundant local raw materials, experience with burning solid fuels and well-developed infrastructure. The use of local resources also minimises additional emissions associated with logistics. At the same time, it ensures energy security, including in crisis situations when supplies from abroad may be limited.

Biomass can often be burned in facilities originally designed for coal, both in large heating plants and smaller boiler houses. Modern technologies with efficient flue-gas cleaning also make it possible to use biomass that has already been used in other sectors, increasing its environmental value.