Biomass heat networks
Heating networks - Biomass, geothermal energy, heat recovery and cooling networks

The operating principle of a biomass heating network is similar to that described at [TBA 2 674] , with a main boiler room usually fuelled by wood chips. This main production unit is combined with a back-up unit for peak periods. Some biomass boiler plants also produce electricity, with a cogeneration plant or module.

The majority of biomass heating networks today are small-scale (80% with a capacity of less than 3 MW, 3 out of 4 located in towns with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants), but large-scale wood-energy boilers are...