Biomass boilers are now being seriously considered by some homeowners — particularly those off-grid who are looking for an alternative to gas and oil boilers. But how is biomass fuel made and is it really a ‘green’ sustainable alternative?
It’s worth remembering that humans have always used biomass energy — right from before recorded history. The wood fires used by early humans for cooking and keeping warm were the first forms of biomass energy. Subsequently, following the industrial revolution and now in the present day, biomass is used for fuel to generate electricity and to power machinery. What’s more, biomass boilers can be used to heat an entire house as a viable alternative to
