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Optimum uses of biomass technology
SystemIndicative load kWCapital cost (£/kWh)
Gas-fired boiler5085
Ìý40045
Biomass-fired boiler50500
Ìý500250
Indicative costs
Biomass-fired CHP1,000450
Allowance for stand-alone boiler house and fuel store £30,000-60,000 for 50kWh systemÌýÌý
Fuel costsÌýÌý
Wood chip: 1.5 to 2.5p/kWhÌýÌý
Wood pellet: 3 to 4.5p/kWhÌýÌý
Fuel oil: 4.3 to 4.8p/kWhÌýÌý
Natural gas: 2.5 to 3.2p/kWhÌýÌý
Bottled LPG: 6.8 to 7p/kWhÌýÌý
Indicative costs exclude flues and plan room installation