Biomass CHP units generate electricity and heat from sustainably sourced wood fuel, such as pellets or wood chips.
A gasifier converts the biomass into a combustible gas, which is then used to power an engine or turbine. This generates electricity for on-site use or export, while the heat produced in the process is captured and reused for heating buildings, manufacturing processes, drying agricultural produce, or supplying hot water.
This dual-output system significantly increases overall efficiency compared to standalone boilers or generators – offering energy security, low-carbon output, and financial return in a single integrated solution.
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How do they work?
- Combined Heat & Power from Biomass - Simultaneously produce renewable electricity and useful heat from sustainable fuel.
- Support Net Zero & ESG Goals - Cut carbon emissions dramatically and meet regulatory and investor-led climate targets.
- Offset Energy Costs - Reduce your reliance on volatile grid prices and secure your own renewable supply.
- Eligible for Incentive Schemes - Access legacy support (RHI) or future schemes supporting renewable heat and energy resilience.
- Ideal for Energy-Intensive Sites - Perfect for farms, food producers, leisure facilities, off-grid businesses, and rural estates.
- Long-Term ROI - Smart energy savings and potential export revenue over 15–25 years of reliable operation.
Why Choose ESP Energy for Biomass CHP?
As the UK’s only stockist of Volter, Burkhardt, and Walter CHP parts, ESP Energy is uniquely positioned to support your system with genuine components and full lifecycle care. We provide in-house feasibility, design, installation, and servicing, backed by a strong track record across commercial, industrial, and tourism sectors. Our expert engineers offer long-term support, performance optimisation, and carbon savings reporting to help clients meet ESG and CSR goals while securing a reliable return on investment.
Biomass CHP is ideal for agricultural sites, off-grid estates, hotels, manufacturers, and public sector projects with high energy demands. It’s especially suited to operations requiring both electricity and heat, offering year-round energy resilience, reduced grid reliance, and a powerful route to net zero. From grain drying to process heat in factories, CHP delivers sustainable performance where it’s needed most.
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FAQs
Depending on your current setup, switching to biomass CHP can reduce CO₂ emissions by 60–90%, especially if replacing oil, LPG, or grid electricity.
Many systems installed under the RHI continue to receive support. Future schemes are expected as part of the UK’s Net Zero strategy and we can help you navigate them.
CHP systems require regular servicing, it also benefits from having a skilled engineer on site to undertake daily and weekly checks and tasks. As the UK’s CHP specialists, we offer comprehensive maintenance plans and stock critical spare parts.
Timelines vary by project size and complexity, but a typical installation ranges from 6–12 weeks including design, prep, and commissioning.
Yes, when fuel is sustainably sourced, biomass is considered a carbon-neutral energy source, as the CO₂ emitted is offset by the carbon absorbed during growth.