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Biomass cogeneration investment tool

Use this tool to assess the economic return on investment from replacing an existing coal or gas boiler with a cogeneration plant. To keep this information be sure to PRINT this page.

Biomass fuel detailsinfo

SpeciesType QuantityWater content (if known)
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tonne/year
GJ/year

Present boiler detailsinfo

MWth
% of present fuel

On-site electricity consumption

kWh/year
per kWh
% of present electricity

Biomass cogeneration plant investment detailsinfo

MWth
%
years
%
years

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Disclaimer: This calculator was developed by, and remains the property of, the New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited and is licensed to EECA for use on this website. Neither EECA nor New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited accepts liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this calculator. Use of the calculator, and application of information gained from the calculator, is done entirely at the users own risk.