At Ranheat we have over 30 years of experience and knowledge, which we continue to develop and use for the benefit of our customers. We hope our industry insights will provide crucial understanding of how our biomass heaters and boilers work, and how they could support your wood waste disposal or wood burning energy supply needs.
Below we have articles covering topics such as the benefits of proper maintenance, how to optimise efficiency and affordability, as well as more information on the different components of our products.
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
Rising tensions in the Middle East have pushed up wholesale gas prices again. This article explains how events involving Iran and the United States can affect UK gas markets, what that means for British businesses, and how changes in wholesale prices filter through to real commercial energy bills. Explore the charts and interactive calculator to see how gas price shocks could impact your annual costs.
9 March 2026 | Alexander Franklin
For 15 years, Ranheat has manufactured ceramic filters for industrial biomass boilers. Proven longevity, ultra-low emissions, and retrofit-ready upgrades ensure long-term compliance and sustainability.
20 October 2025 | Alexander Franklin
For 15 years, Ranheat has manufactured ceramic filters for industrial biomass boilers. Proven longevity, ultra-low emissions, and retrofit-ready upgrades ensure long-term compliance and sustainability.
2 September 2025 | Alexander Franklin
Ranheat’s modular, repair-first biomass boilers can be re-tubed, rebuilt, and upgraded—keeping them in service for decades while reducing lifetime costs.
15 August 2025 | Alexander Franklin
Ranheat biomass boilers are built with one philosophy: fire always wins—so we design for it. Discover how our modular systems offer decades of reliability, rebuildability, and low lifetime cost.
14 August 2025 | Alexander Franklin
ORC systems have always worked—but today’s energy prices, modern manufacturing, and carbon goals make them an unbeatable upgrade. Discover why Ranheat biomass boilers are the ideal platform for generating electricity from wood waste heat.
24 July 2025 | Alexander Franklin
Ranheat biomass boilers are built to industrial standards—from fuel handling to fire chamber design. This article explains why our systems outperform commercial alternatives, especially for wood waste disposal, ORC integration, and long-term durability.
25 June 2025 | Alexander Franklin
Systems above 110°C trigger costly regulation. Learn how Ranheat biomass boilers and Enogia ORCs deliver efficient energy and heat—without crossing the PED line.
25 June 2025 | Alexander Franklin
Thinking about adding electricity generation to your biomass system? We explore when ORCs are a smart move for woodworking factories—and when they’re not.
12 June 2025 | Alexander Franklin
