Wood chips are the cheapest form of heating compared to other biomass. Due to its high degree of automation, wood chips can be produced cheaply and without much effort. Even most farmers use wood chips for the heating of their own.
The great features about wood chips include:
- Renewable. Just like solar, water, and wind power, wood chips is a dependable energy resource.
- Low emission of carbon dioxide. Compared to burning conventional fossil fuel, wood chips emit so much lesser carbon dioxide in providing a much cleaner burning process.
- Convenience in transportation and storage. Wood chips can be safely stores in the form of chips without any potential energy loss. The amount of energy that can be emitted from it depends on the heat content of the wood chips when it is dry.