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…
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…
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…
Typically, a pellet stove has an average lifespan of between 10 and 15 years, depending on the quality of the product and how well it is maintained. In fact, the longevity of the stove depends on the care with which it is maintained and the use of quality replacement parts. However, even the best pellet…
THE USE OF PELLETS IN BARBECUE AN EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SOLUTION With the arrival of warm weather, the use of barbecues is becoming more and more frequent, so it is important to know all the options on the market. In addition to traditional charcoal or gas models, there is an equally effective 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…
