12.0 t/week
This is the main driver for disposal value, heat availability, and ORC review.
Industrial Biomass Energy Calculator
Combine disposal cost, current heating spend, and waste wood availability into one first-pass estimate. This tool shows the rough annual value of using waste wood for heat first, then flags where ORC utilisation becomes worth reviewing.
This is an early-stage commercial guide. It uses simplified assumptions and is intended to support an initial discussion, not replace detailed site design or final performance guarantees.
Site Inputs
£55/t
Use the blended haulage and gate-fee cost if that is how the site buys disposal.
£
per year
Default demand method for this version. Heat-loss mode is noted as a later enhancement.
52
7.5 p/kWh
4,000 kWh/t
Rough planning assumption for processed wood waste. Higher moisture contents reduce the figure.
Value Summary
Combined Rough Annual Benefit
Likely Ranheat System Scale
ORC Utilisation Review
Always shown as a signal, with stronger relevance once waste availability reaches 15 t/week.
Guidance
What this version does
Uses waste tonnes, disposal cost, and annual gas bill to produce a quick commercial first pass.
What comes later
Distributor pricing, indicative ROI, and an optional heat-loss demand path are intentionally deferred until the data is ready.
Engineering caveat
Real performance depends on fuel quality, load profile, controls, storage, and how much of the heat can be used consistently.