Briquette is a compressed block of combustible biomass material for fuel. First briquettes were hand-moulded with wet clay as binder. Victorian hydraulic press enabled machine-made briquettes with tar/pitch binders. Phurnacite brand blended coal grades for high-quality anthracite emulation
Woodchips are small pieces of wood made from trees, branches, and waste. Woodchipping is done using specialized machines called wood chippers. Raw materials include pulpwood, waste wood, and agricultural residues
Bioenergy is renewable energy derived from plants and animal waste. Main biomass sources include wood, food crops, and forest waste. Wood and wood residues are largest biomass energy source today
Solid fuels include wood, charcoal, peat, coal, and various grains. Solid fuels are used in rocketry as propellants. Wood is the largest biomass energy source today. Coal generates 38% of world's electricity due to lower costs
Requires 4+ hours of sunlight daily for optimal performance. Three types: monocrystalline (20% efficiency), polycrystalline (16%), thin film (7-13%). Installation costs around $20,000 upfront. Can be installed by homeowners or professional contractors
Vecoplan provides recycling solutions for plastics, RDF and biomass. Company achieved silver medal in EcoVadis sustainability rating. Daniel Dittmann appointed Head of Operations in May 2024