Energy strategy 2050 and pellets: the politicians' word

Three years ago, the Swiss electorate approved the "Energy Strategy 2050," which envisions a shift from fossil energy to renewable energy, abandoning nuclear power altogether. This is certainly an ambitious project that will lead to significant CO2 reductions and greater independence from foreign countries, as renewable energy can be produced right in Switzerland, resulting in value creation that remains ... Read more

Pellets mean simplicity and convenience

An automatic system minimizes the operations required for its operation: it operates autonomously when needed with the possibility of being controlled remotely, via smartphone. The small footprint of boilers and pellet stores allow their installation in the room occupied by the old oil boiler, the space is in fact more ... Read more

Pellets: zero-impact energy!

When we talk about energy from wood we are actually talking about stored solar energy. It is renewable and climate-neutral energy: this means that the same amount of CO2 is emitted during the burning of wood as was absorbed by the tree itself during its growth. Moreover, those who heat with pellets can independently choose the ... Read more

What makes pellets so environmentally friendly?

The ecological balance sheet shows that those who heat with pellets protect the environment and the climate. Pellet heating achieves,in fact, the best results compared with heat pumps, but also with biogas, natural gas and oil systems. Energy generated from pellets is so environmentally friendly because: it boasts a very low share of gray energy, just think that ... Read more

What is the difference between the heating stove/hydro stove and the stove?

Heating stoves, also known as hydro stoves, work exactly like canonical pellet stoves, the only difference being that they can be connected to your thermohydraulic heat distribution system, so the heating stove is used to heat water from radiators or underfloor air conditioning system, thus replacing the boiler. The principle of operation ... Read more

How do you store pellets?

Pellet storage options are diverse, and the choice of one system over another depends primarily on the space available. The boiler installer, having evaluated your solution, will be able to advise you on the best choice to adopt. Here are some solutions below! Fabric silos Simple to install, fabric silos offer great ... Read more

How to dispose of ash?

Pellet burning generates a small amount of ash. 1 ton of pellets burned produces about 2 kg of ash. This, in practical terms, means that the ash pan does not need to be emptied frequently. If you therefore find yourself cleaning stubborn ash from the grate of your pellet stove on a daily basis, there is without ... Read More

Which pellet to choose?

Not all pellets are the same: it is essential to pay attention to quality! The spread of pellets over the years has led to an increasing supply, sometimes of dubious quality. To know how to make the best choice, it is essential to know the characteristics of quality pellets, aware of the risks involved in using poor pellets. ... Read more