Fuel Store Design

The design and location of a fuel store need to be tailored to the requirements and sensitivities of each site. Seemingly minor oversights in design and build can have life-long repercussions in operational expenditure. 

We provide expert advice on the suitability of biomass heating for your site and the key next steps you need for a successful project.

Forest Fuels draws on more than 11 years’ experience, working on more than 250 boiler installations, providing expert insight into the suitability of woodfuel as a renewable heating option. We are independent of the boiler companies and provide unbiased advice to identify significant cost savings for your project.

This service is ideal for smaller scale and domestic projects considering wood heat – it will provide you with a blueprint of the best way to take your project forward. 

Forest Fuels answers your key questions on:

• Feasibility: will woodfuel suit your site?

• Woodfuel: which type of fuel is most appropriate – chips, pellets or logs?

• Boilers: how to specify a boiler and choose an installer? Key pointers on the best system for your site

• Finance: Outline costs and potential income from the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), a Government scheme to pay you for all the renewable heat you produce

• Fuel supply: how to ensure your fuel supply is sustainable?

Forest Fuels will deliver outline recommendations for:

• Planning: optimum layout of your site – where will you put your boiler and fuel store?

• Delivery: your options for fuel delivery, including vehicle access and other constraints 

• Fuel store: what size, style, location and other vital features    

• Automation: ensuring an effective fuel transfer system

• Fuel specification: determine the fuel grade and standard most suitable for your project

• Boiler selection: we can provide you with a list of suitable installers and guidance around what will most suit your needs

• Self-supply: guidance on supplying your own fuel

• ESCOs (Energy Service Company): avoid the capital expense, technical risks and operational maintenance of a boiler and just pay for the heat