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In 2014 the government introduced the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme as a partial successor, but this overwhelmingly favours large-scale electricity generation. It provides very little support for smaller biomass energy producers and wood waste processors. This announcement from the government confirms that no provisions will be made for small biomass operators – a decision […]
19 October 2026 | Lizzi Risch
Stricter Regulations Drive Up Wood Waste Costs This is for several reasons, including stricter regulations and increasing demand. In September 2023, the Environment Agency withdrew its Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) 250 and introduced RPS 291 as a replacement. Under this new guidance: Certain categories of industrial wood waste previously sent for standard recycling must now […]
16 October 2026 | Lizzi Risch
What Caused the 2025 UK Wood Waste Backlog? Synchronised Plant Maintenance and Outages Most biomass energy facilities intentionally schedule maintenance such as repairs, boiler cleaning, and grid updates for early spring. When electricity demand drops after winter, energy prices dip, and switching off generators carries lower financial risk. However in March 2025, an unusually high […]
16 October 2026 | Lizzi Risch
UK vs. Overseas Manufacturing Ranheat design, manufacture, and install all our biomass systems. Treco provides design and installation, but their systems are manufactured overseas and then imported. This means they create a lot more pollution by transporting the systems to the UK – whereas Ranheat manufactures everything locally in Northampton. This makes Ranheat a much […]
1 August 2026 | Lizzi Risch
UK vs. Overseas Operations For UK customers, the big downside to Kara is that they are based in the Netherlands and do not have any offices or employees in the UK. This means that even an initial consultation visit would either have to be entirely remote or involve international travel. This does not line up […]
1 August 2026 | Lizzi Risch
An Independent Family-Run Business Ranheat is an older company than Talbott’s. The original Danish business was founded in the 1950s, and UK manufacturing began in 1990. Since then, Ranheat has remained under the private ownership of Chris and Barbara Franklin. We are a family-owned and family-run company with a very hands on approach. In contrast, […]
9 June 2026 | Lizzi Risch
Hot water from biomass boilers is one of the most flexible heating sources in woodworking factories. Learn how to use it for offices, kilns, spray lines, and more—using your own wood waste.
6 May 2025 | Alexander Franklin
Learn how to calculate heating requirements for a woodworking factory. From conduction losses to ventilation and process heating, Ranheat breaks down what you need to size an industrial biomass boiler.
30 April 2025 | Alexander Franklin
With the closure of the Renewable Heat Incentive to new applicants, OFGEM and BSL now have more available time and are conducting more audits than ever before. Should they discover that a recipient lacks the necessary permits and permissions, they will promptly inform the local authorities that a government-funded installation is non-compliant.
19 December 2023 | Alexander Franklin
Turn you wood waste into electricity. Connecting your Industrial Biomass boiler to an Organic Rankine Cycle engine can turn your excess thermal energy into electricity.
2 December 2023 | Alexander Franklin
Turn you wood waste into electricity. Connecting your Industrial Biomass boiler to an Organic Rankine Cycle engine can turn your excess thermal energy into electricity.
28 November 2023 | Alexander Franklin
Wholesale gas prices in the UK have surged six-fold in recent years, and this increase will inevitably be passed on to the woodworking industry. Fortunately, the UK woodworking industry possesses the means to alleviate its energy challenges. The answer: a wood-fired heating system.
24 November 2023 | Alexander Franklin
The location of the dust extraction system often dictates the site of a wood-fired industrial heating system. Generally, when installing an integrated dust extraction and industrial wood-fired heating system, you don’t want it at the front of your premises. Often, dust extraction systems are installed at the rear.
21 November 2023 | Alexander Franklin
Before diving into the installation of an industrial biomass boiler, meticulous consideration of several pivotal factors is paramount. Foremost among these considerations is a thorough evaluation of your unique energy requirements. By conducting a comprehensive assessment, you can embark on your biomass boiler installation with confidence, assured of its value as an investment. This endeavor promises not only economic advantages but also a commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
22 September 2023 | Alexander Franklin
Delve into the core of biomass boilers with this detailed installation checklist: fuel sourcing, types, delivery, storage, and ash handling. Discover the pivotal role each element plays during installation.
23 August 2023 | Alexander Franklin
