Collection an use of urban wood waste

Collection an use of urban wood waste

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TEGA operates in urban public services area and initiated large campaign for wood residue collection in cities/villages in Covasna County. TEGA uses wood chips as fuel in its heating plant and provide heating for its workshops, offices. The capacity of the heat boiler is 200 kWt.
The idea was to collect wood residues from green areas. Collected wood residues are chopped and crushed and can be delivered for energy production. Types of collected waste wood: i.e. forest sanitation, gardening cuttings and cleaning operations. The types of biomass used are wood residues (barks, chips, branches).

Energy problems are so acute, that it is no longer possible to satisfy the local’s constantly growing needs. This growth of energy demand must be increasingly satisfied by diversified energy sources, including sustainable and renewable resources. Biomass is a renewable energy option that can be practical and safe, can strengthen the circular economy, and can help ease the urgent strain on our planet’s ecosystem.

TEGA company promotes and invests in acceleration of the entire biomass chain. The company members participate in collection, chipping activities and produce more than 500 m3 woodchips. They use this biomass material and valorize at the company. Moreover, training sessions on bioenergy issues, active involvement in local projects such as at waste collection actions TEGA company was actively involved.

Type of wood
Recycled or waste wood
Origin of wood
Landscaping, municipal woodlands
Mobilization Potential
500 m3 comparing to normal practice, affected area is 3400 km2
Kind of wood concerned
Wood residuals, branches, barks, chips, old wreaths, christmas trees, etc
Sustainability Potential
Very positive
Impact on environment & biodiversity

TEGA S.A. focused on the economic sustainability of the initiatives based on the circular economic model.

Ease of implementation
Easy
Economic impact
257 employees, Turnover 1 mil. €
Job effect
20 new jobs
Income effect
The activity of the company is more sustainable by reducing the energy expenses
Specific knowledge needed
Biomass management, energy engeneering
Key prerequisites

Urban wood waste to energy

Domain
Wood energy industry
Digital solution
No
Innovation
No
Country of origin
Romania
Scale of application
Local
Start and end year
2010 -
References and Resources
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood