Residential biomass pellet heating
Clarifications and Highlights
- This computational tool works as an asset for a primary estimation of cost savings by using pellets in the residential sector and it is not an official study by a qualified engineer.
- This calculation tool does not include fixed costs of installing new or modified machinery and equipment (burner) that uses pellets.
- To evaluate the heating needs of your residency, you should consult the following table. Please note that the data listed in this table is approximate and may differ from actual needs. If you know your annual consumption of oil you can verify and/or fix your home’s heating needs.
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Domestic Heating Requirements (kWh/m2/year) |
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Detached House |
Residential Building |
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Sufficient Insulation |
Without Thermal Insulation |
Sufficient Insulation |
Without Thermal Insulation |
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South Greece |
35 |
115 |
25 |
95 |
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Central Greece |
55 |
185 |
45 |
145 |
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North Greece |
75 |
245 |
65 |
195 |





