Future challenges for the biomass sector

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1 Future challenges for the biomass sector Elisa Carlon, Manuel Schwabl Piacenza, 10/10/2017

2 Requirements towards low emissions Local initiatives are applied in areas with poor air quality: Biomass heating systems cannot be operated if certain thresholds values (PM) are exceeded Italy (Po valley), Germany, Austria (city of Graz) Different local initiatives set different actions towards biomass sector No distinction (or weak distinction) among technological standards of different products

3 Quality label to differentiate products Aria Pulita by AIEL and ENAMA The label applies to technologies for domestic use: fireplaces, stoves, cookers, boilers The label classifies products based on efficiency and emissions: 1 to 4 stars can be achieved Customers and legislative bodies have a tool to differentiate products and recognise highest technical standars (4 stars) certificazione

4 Requirements to achieve 4 stars Standard PM OGC NOx CO ŋ Products mg/nm 3 at 13 % O2 % Open fireplace UNI EN Closed fireplaces, log wood fireplace insert UNI EN Log wood stoves UNI EN Log wood cookers UNI EN Tiled stoves UNI EN UNI EN Pellet stoves, inserts, cookers, water jacket stove UNI EN Log wood boilers UNI EN Pellet and woodchip boilers UNI EN

5 Proposals to adopt the same measures over larger areas June 2017: Nuovo Accordo del Bacino Padano, by Regions Emilia Romagna, Lombardia, Piemonte, Veneto sets measures starting from the heating season 2017/2018. Some measures affecting the biomass sector Only products with at least 3 stars can be installed and only products with at least 2 stars can be operated Since 01/01/2020 only products with at least 4 stars will be installed and only products with at least 3 stars will be operated Only pellet of ENPlus A1 quality can be used Coordinated action: same measures adopted in all regions Technical standard is acknowledged All emissions are targeted

6 Resulting challenge on the biomass sector Manufacturers will have to improve products to fulfill the new targets, otherwise products won t be allowed in the market All emissions must be reduced: Not only PM but also CO, OGC, NOx Primary measures (optimization of combustion conditions) may not be sufficient Secondary measures (flue gas cleaning) may be necessary, using catalysts, filters and other secondary technologies to reduce emissions

7 Emission Technology & Research235 The Mission: To sustainably reduce harmful emissions in real-life and demonstrate clean & efficient combustion of biomass in state-of-the-art technology Impact on Air quality Cost benefit considerations Social - economic impact Sustainability versus short-term effect Sustainable Technology Low emission and efficient combustion System thinking heat dissipation system, dimensioning, Secondary abatement systems Zero-Emission Technology Emission assessment tools Tools and booster for sustainable technology development Real-life testing procedures Label development ( Field monitoring

8 CleanAir sustainable emission reduction CleanAir by biomass to support sustainable development of low-emission technology to increase end-user acceptance to demonstrate impact of low-emission biomass technology in air quality

9 Changes in building stock The residential building stock is characterized by increasingly low heat demands Renovation of existing building Better standards for construction of new buildings Individual homes and prefabricated buildings Lower heat demand for whole building, but also for single rooms Need for products with MINIMUM HEAT OUTPUT Especially challenging for STOVES: the use of stoves in high-performance building risks to overheat the room where the stove is installed

10 Some recently developed products Mr. Wu (2.5 5 KW) Stove 1-4 kw Stove kw Heat delivery to different rooms Support for hot water production

11 Direct Heating Systems The Mission: to provide technological solutions for direct heating systems, which are environmentally sustainable (concerning resources and air quality) and requested by end-customers (cosiness, comfort, aesthetics) Indoor air quality & comfort Heat dissipation management Building integration Functional Design features Novel Modular Features Market entry Standards and product requirements for international market implementation Cost optimisation Robust Technologies Novel Combustion concepts Minimisation of customer and fuel influence Customer needs and behaviour Impact on air quality

12 Future challenges for the biomass sector Elisa Carlon, Manuel Schwabl Piacenza, 10/10/2017