Overview

The pilot delivers:

• methodology for the assessment of social, economic and environmental impacts from the use of wood biomass;
• report on the main findings and lessons learnt from the statistical analysis of data collected during on-field surveys and measurements;
• practical guide on heating systems with the exploitation of the biomass residues and
• feasibility study of a local production plant for pellets.

Macro objectives:

• Increase energy independence with the development of a local small chips production unit
• Efficient exploitation of local biomass residues
• Improve indoor & outdoor air quality in rural areas 

Specific objectives

• Raise awareness of the local population & local authorities on more efficient biomass heating systems
• Provide local actors with a business opportunity of setting up and operating a local small wood pellet production unit
• Reduced cost for heating for rural households

Impacts to be achieved by 2030: 

• CO₂ emissions saved/y: 13.2 t
• Thermal energy generated from RES: 186,000 kWh/y

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