A growing number of people are now looking for viable environmental solutions as climate change becomes an increasingly urgent problem. Solar panels and wind turbines are both effective tools in the battle against global warming. However, an option that many people forget to consider is biomass boiler installation. These heating systems range from sophisticated and technically advanced pieces of machinery, to far simpler models that can run on wooden offcuts. There is a boiler available to suit your household, no matter what your energy needs.
The efficient heating system is fuelled by burning wood chips, logs, or pellets. The energy that is produced is considered carbon neutral because all carbon dioxide given off was absorbed by the trees as they were growing. The wood is normally taken from replanted and replenished sources, from agricultural waste material, or from high yielding crops.
The setup of the boilers, with a restricted air flow and significant insulation, makes them far more fuel efficient than an open fire. Due to the fact they are quite bulky, many people choose to store them in an outside shed or garage. Some choose to store them out of the house because of the smoke and smell they give off. However, most people find that the faint smoky smell is pleasant and the clear smoke is not a problem.
This type of heating system is relatively cost effective. While they are not as cheap as those that run on gas, they are far less costly than electricity, oil, or LPG powered systems. If you want to be entirely self-sufficient you would need to grow about a hectare of poplar trees to support the average household.
As the boilers connect to any existing heating system, they are very easy to set up. They can also work well in combination with photovoltaic panels and solar water panels. Normally a qualified engineer will install the boiler for you.
Maintenance is also far less time consuming than many people assume. They are set up with timers, auto-ignition, self-cleaning, and de-ashing features. Domestic versions only need to be filled up once a week and emptied once every eight weeks.
If you are thinking about using biomass boilers to heat your small business or home, there is a wide variety available on the market. A lot of local governments offer grants for energy efficient products that could subsidize the cost. Installing these systems makes a valuable contribution to the environment.