Briquetting your own material?! The eco-friendly solution for your home or business
In this text, we will focus on how you can briquet the waste materials you already have and use them as an efficient source of energy.
Who is briquetting of own material suitable for?
This option is ideal for those who have regular access to organic waste materials. If you are the owner of a wood production facility, a farm or have a large plot of land with plenty of wood waste, briquetting your own material may be beneficial for you.
Spatial requirements
For briquetting your own material you will need sufficient space for:
- Storage of raw materials: it is important to have a dry and clean place to store biomass.
- Machines: briquetting equipment is available in different sizes, but it is necessary to have space for its installation and comfortable handling of raw materials.
- Storage of finished briquettes: briquettes should be stored in a dry area to preserve their quality.
Quantity of material
For small-scale production, a few tonnes of biomass per year is sufficient, depending on the frequency of use. An average briquetting machine can produce around 50-100 kg of briquettes per hour, so the amount of raw material depends on your needs.
Financial means
The cost of machines depends on their capacity and technology. For domestic or small-scale industrial production, briquetting machine prices range in the thousands of euros. In addition, you will need:
- Briquetting machine maintenance costs.
- Electricity costs for operation. However, the long-term return on investment is that you get a cheap and sustainable source of energy.
Whether you plan to process just a few tonnes of biomass per year or work with larger quantities, briquetting is a solution that can be adapted. If you are starting with smaller quantities, simpler machines with lower capacities may be sufficient. On the other hand, if you decide to increase your production volume, there are sophisticated machines that can efficiently process large quantities of biomass without compromising on quality.
Use of biomass briquettes
If you make your own briquettes, you can use them directly in your home or business. Briquettes are ideal for:
- Heating of houses and industrial buildings: briquettes have a high calorific value and a long burning time, making them a great alternative to wood or coal.
- Use in fireplaces, boilers and furnaces: briquettes are suitable for various types of heating equipment, whether they are domestic fireplaces or industrial boilers.
- Environmentally friendly waste management: if you have a surplus of waste, converting biomass into briquettes not only reduces the volume of waste, but also provides a cheap source of fuel.
