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New wood chips type for residential use: a pellet substitute for the European market

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  • Fagarazzi, Claudio
  • Miceli, Andrea

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The European energy market in rural areas has been characterized by steady growth in wood pellet consumption; recent supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions have exposed market vulnerabilities. This study investigates new biofuel, mini wood chips (MWC) and calibrated mini wood chips (CMWC), as substitutes for imported pellets in residential heating in Europe. Tests were conducted on a conventional pellet stove adapted to use the new biofuels. Although MWC faced operational issues due to oversized chips that obstructed the auger, CMWC exhibited reliable performance during extended trials.

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  • Fagarazzi, Claudio & Miceli, Andrea, 2026. "New wood chips type for residential use: a pellet substitute for the European market," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 261(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:261:y:2026:i:c:s0960148126000923
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2026.125267
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