A pellet heating system utilizes the combustion of wood pellets, small pressings of wood chips and sawdust, to produce heat. These wood pellets are considered a renewable fuel source.
The operation of a pellet heating system is similar to that of gas or oil heating, but it requires a special boiler and a storage tank for the pellets.
Here are some important pieces of information:
Types of pellet heaters:
- Individual stoves: These small units with a maximum power of 6 to 8 kW are placed directly in the living space and generally release heat directly into the ambient air. Stoves with water heating systems can also heat water.
- Central heating systems: Designed to supply central heating systems in homes and can provide an entire house with heating and hot water.
Environmental friendliness:
- Pellet heating systems are considered more environmentally friendly than existing oil or gas heating systems and are subsidized through the federal funding program for efficient buildings (BEG).
- Wood pellets are a renewable resource with an almost neutral carbon footprint.
Cost-effectiveness and operating costs:
Pellet heaters have higher initial costs, but the prices of wood pellets can vary.
Emissions:
Emissions of fine particles are higher with pellet heaters than with oil or gas heaters, but they remain a good choice for climate protection.
Overall, pellet heaters offer a sustainable and efficient way to heat buildings and produce hot water.