Woody biomass remains one of the most promising solutions for domestic heating in Europe. According to a recent report by the European Commission, wood accounted for 66% of the total biomass used in member countries in 2023. This figure underlines the growing importance of wood as a renewable and sustainable energy source, capable of meeting…
Black roasted pellet technology marks a revolution in the production of biomass for stoves and boilers. Through a process called torrefaction, wood waste and agricultural residues are transformed in a low-oxygen, high-temperature environment (200 °C – 300 °C). This process not only increases the energy density of pellets, but also improves their water resistance, making…
After price spikes in 2022 due to international tensions and uncertainties over raw material supplies, the global pellet market is showing signs of stabilisation, with Europe and Italy at the centre of this development. Price stabilisation and capacity growth The year 2022 was characterised by a surge in pellet prices, caused by geopolitical tensions…
INNOVATION, WATCHWORD OF PROGETTO FUOCO 2024 As part of the Innovation Village, the prize for the best technology in the industry will be awarded. A sector, that of biomass heating, that looks to the future with confidence, in the midst of the drive towards technological innovation and energy efficiency, and that will meet at…
HOW THE MARKET FOR DOMESTIC WOOD BIOMASS HEATING IS CHANGING The increase in biofuel prices over the last year has had significant effects on the market and on the motivations and drivers of potential customers’ purchase choices, as shown by the data of a survey on domestic heating conducted by SWG on behalf of…
FIREWOOD AND WOOD CHIP PRICE IN APRIL 2023 With regard to firewood, AIEL data show an increase in price compared to the previous year, depending on the packaging (pallets or loose) and the degree of seasoning (or water content) that determines the quality class of this biofuel. The price recorded in April for firewood…
PELLET PRICE IN APRIL 2023 FALLS AGAIN During the first part of 2023, the reduction in consumer pellet prices continued, after a year of increases. Surveys in April 2023 carried out by AIEL – the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association – show that, after a turbulent year, the price of pellets has returned to levels…
INNOVATION WATCHWORD OF PROGETTO FUOCO 2024 Appointment at Verona Exhibition Centre from 28 February to 2 March 2024 A sector, that of biomass heating, that looks to the future with confidence, in the midst of the drive towards technological innovation and energy efficiency, and that will meet at Progetto Fuoco, the most important world trade-show in…
AT PROGETTO FUOCO THE AWARD “FIRE OBSERVER PRIZE X” RETURNS Nominate your products for the most important design award for stoves and fireplaces Once again this year, at Progetto Fuoco (Veronafiere, 28 February – 2 March 2024) the «FIRE OBSERVER PRIZE X», the Award for Design stoves and fireplaces conceived and curated by Danilo Premoli, in collaboration with…
The 4th edition of Italia Legno Energia will be held at the Arezzo Fairground from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 March 2023 Italia Legno Energia, with over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors from all Italian regions, is the most important trade fair, in terms of size and audience, in the year when Progetto Fuoco is…
