Galicia will promote the installation of more than 4.000 biomass boilers

As we know, there are many types of renewable energies and in Spain we are trying to make an energy mix to increase the capacity generated. The Xunta de Galicia has presented a balance in which its Strategy to Promote Biomass during the years 2010-2014 is summarized.

To promote renewable energies, due to the fact that Galicia has a higher rainfall regime and, therefore, solar energy is not very efficient, it presented a strategy to improve biomass energy. The result of the balance is that By the end of 2017, the installation of more than 4.000 biomass boilers in homes will have been supported.

Biomass Boost Strategy

With a budget line of 3,3 million euros, the Xunta de Galicia wants to promote the installation of biomass boilers to boost the production of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in more than 200 public administrations, non-profit organizations and Galician companies.

It is estimated that the savings benefits that all those who benefit from this Strategy will have could reach 3,2 million euros in the annual energy bill, apart from 8 million liters of diesel. This will contribute to a reduction of 24000 tons of CO2 to the atmosphere.

Biomass boilers

We recall that biomass boilers are used as a source of biomass energy and for the generation of heat in homes and buildings. They use natural fuels such as wood pellets, olive pits, forest residues, dried fruit shells, etc. as a source of energy. They are also used to heat water in homes and buildings.

These grants are intended to promote efficiency and reduce the consumption of conventional energy to reduce energy dependence from abroad, while promoting the associated industry and improving the management and sustainable performance of the Galician mountains.