Biomass boiler promises plenty

摘要

when former Farmer Focus writer Andrew Freemantle decided to tackle soaring heatingcosts for his indoor fanowing unit, he knew his options were limited.At just 28ha (70 acres), Kenniford Farm doesn't have the capacity to turn land over to solar panels or a biogas plant and Mr Freemantle feared planning would be a major obstacle for any wind turbine, especially one big enough to meet the farm's energy needs.Alongside 54 indoor farrowing pens that accompany the 340-sow RSPCA Freedom Foods-assured herd, there are two bam conversions, offices and a farmhouse that need a consistent heat supply, estimated at 168,450kWh/year.