Why use wood pellets for heating?

Wood is a renewable source of energy and burns very cleanly. What little residue is left over after combustion is completely biodegradable and does not interfere with the delicate natural balance of the planet. Studies have shown that CO2 released into the atmosphere when wood decomposes is re-absorbed by the growth and development of new trees.

Compared with conventional liquid and gas fuels, the use of wood pellets can lead to a massive savings in heating bills, over 50%. While wood in its natural state has a calorific power of 4.4 kW/kg, pellet fuel is 5.3 kW/kg. Pellet density is 650 kg/m³ (2 kg of pellets = 1 litre of fuel oil) and water content is 8% by weight.

Packaged pellets can easily be stored in the dry corner of a garage, cellar or even in a living room because they occupy only 1/3 of the space that the equivalent amount of wood would take up. Pellet fuel stoves only require re-filling once a day or even less frequently if the demand for heat is lower. Due to the fact that individual pellets are so small and their heat output is so high, it is far easier to achieve precise control over the amount of fuel you need to add to your pellet stove to obtain the desired temperature.

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