In recent years, the European pellet market has faced significant challenges, but 2024 marked a decisive turning point with a stabilisation that brought tangible benefits for both consumers and the industry. Overcoming the imbalances of previous years has allowed consumer prices to fall, making pellets an even more affordable home heating option than traditional fossil…
Registration is now open for the 15th edition of Progetto Fuoco, the trade fair that will return to Verona from 18 to 21 February 2026 as the international benchmark for biomass heating systems. Progetto Fuoco will promote the entire supply chain: stoves, fireplaces, cookers and barbecues, boilers, large systems, flue systems and components and combustion…
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…
Pellets are an environmentally friendly and convenient solution for home heating due to their high heat output and low ash production. However, not all pellets are the same, and choosing a quality product can make all the difference in terms of efficiency and safety. Let’s see together how to recognise quality pellets through some key…
With the arrival of cold weather, the fireplace once again takes centre stage in domestic evenings, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. However, to fully enjoy the benefits of a crackling fire, it is essential to keep the fireplace clean and in perfect condition. Regular cleaning not only ensures a cosy home environment, but also…
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.…
Biomass cookstoves are an environmentally friendly and sustainable choice, using renewable biological materials such as wood, pellets, and agricultural residues. These renewable fuel sources not only help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but also help to decrease environmental impact. Below, we explore the main benefits of biomass cookstoves. Energy efficiency One of the most…
