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| It can be very helpful to visit existing installations of a similar type and size to what might be being considered, and to speak to those involved in their day to day operation. This can give insights into issues to be aware of, potential problems to be avoided and tips to consider.
This page will be populated with individual case studies, as well as links to existing pages of case studies on the websites of regional organizations, commercial installers and others.
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| The Renewable Energy Association has undertaken a survey of renewable heat in Britain. The latest version of the REA Renewable Heat map of Britain was published October 2008 and can be obtained, as hard copy only, from the Renewable Energy Association. The REA main switchboard number is: 020 7925 3570 or they can be emailed vie their website www.r-e-a.net
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| Some case studies from the Forestry Commission and government agencies
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|  Barnsley Biomass
An integrated project to heat three blocks of flats and develop a local wood chip supply chain. (PDF - 118 kB) | |
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| Bwlch Nant yr Arian
A forest visitor centre. (PDF - 295 kB) | |
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| Capenwray Hall
Holiday centre and bible school (PDF - 130 kB) | |
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| Dol Llys Hall
A small housing co-operative in a Grade II listed Georgian mansion. (PDF - 238 kB) | |
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| Langdale Estate
Luxury hotel, timeshare and self catering holiday accommodation (PDF - 122 kB) | |
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| Nant-y Coy Mill
An arts centre and bistro in a Grade II listed corn mill. (PDF - 295 kB) | |
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| Penmorfa
A project in Wales incorporating council offices, care home and sheltered housing. (PDF - 213 kB) | |
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| Penpont Estate
Heating and hot water for a number of estate buildings from self supplied wood chips. (PDF - 239 kB) | |
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| West Dean Estate
A case study from Forest Research (PDF - 882 kB) | |
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| Wood Energy Scotland case studies
A selection of case studies on the Forestry Commission Scotland Usewoodfuel website | |
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| Woodfuel heating for public buildings
A report from the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) which includes a number of case studies (PDF - 469 kB) | |
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| Woodfuel heating in the North of England
A report from the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) which includes a number of case studies (PDF - 2.1 MB) | |
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| Case studies from regional organizations and projects
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| Southwest Woodshed Case Studies
A project to promote woodfuel use in South West England from Regen SW | |
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| Future Energy Yorkshire
A selectrion of case studies in Yorkshire | |
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| The Bioheat Project UK examples
An EU project, supported by the Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) Programme aiming to promote biomass heating in large buildings and blocks. | |
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| South East case studies
From the Forestry Commission
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| Yorkshire and the Humber case studies
From the Forestry Commission | |
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| Case studies from commercial installers and manufacturers
N.B. There is no implied recommendation or endorsement by the BEC of the companies or products included, however you are encouraged to contact or visit relevant examples to find out how they have performed.
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| Ashwell Engineering case studies
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| Econergy Ltd. case studies
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| Energy Innovations case studies
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| Rural Energy case studies
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| Wood Energy Ltd. case studies
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| Eco Angus Log boiler case study
(PDF - 976 kB) | |
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| Bioenergy Technology case studies
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