In Italy, sustainable forest management and biomass production are closely linked to reforestation projects, which aim to create a balance between forest exploitation and the regeneration of natural resources. Organisations such as Aiel, Mosaico Verde, Rete Clima and Boschi E.ON are at the forefront of these efforts, ensuring that forests, the source of wood and…
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…
Wood energy and energy transition Veronafiere renews partnership with Aiel for Italia Legno Energia and Progetto Fuoco in view of the next editions in 2025 and 2026 Veronafiere and AIEL, the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association, are also renewing their collaboration for the upcoming benchmark events dedicated to wood energy and the biomass heating sector.…
The increasing popularity of biomass plants Recent statistics show a growing interest in biomass heating systems. 59% of people who purchased a new heating system opted for wood and pellet devices as a supplement to their existing heating systems. Among these choices, wood and pellet stoves dominate the market with a preference of 34% and…
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…
PROGETTO FUOCO RETURNS TO PRE-COVID LEVELS AND REPEATS THE ATTENDANCE FIGURES OF 2020 WITH 32% OF OPERATORS FROM ABROAD «A SECTOR AND A TRADESHOW IN GOOD HEALTH»» Raul Barbieri, General Manager of Piemmeti: «In these days we have breathed great confidence from operators and exhibitors. On our side, the satisfaction is great because we…
