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5. Conclusion
The use of wood as an energy source is an interesting and promising alternative that has its place among renewable energies. The old-fashioned, traditional aspect of wood energy should not blind us to current developments and the existence of appliances that are efficient, easy to use and comfortable. However, as with all other energy sources, it's important to study the opportunities beforehand, so as to adapt the system to your needs as effectively as possible. So, depending on the size and context of the installation, wood heating solutions can be adapted.
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For private homes, most appliances are used for supplementary heating and need to be improved, both technically and in terms of their integration into the home. Depending on the size of the house, a central heating system can be installed, with automatic boilers mostly reserved for systems...
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Conclusion
Economic data
Wood consumption and equipment installed
Wood-energy accounts for around 6% of primary energy production in the European Union, producing mainly heat and very little electricity.
It is the European Union's main source of renewable energy (almost 60% of primary energy production from renewable energies is due to wood).
France is one of the four European countries...
Bibliography
Recent theses
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- OUEDRAOGO (B.) - Éléments économiques pour la gestion de l'offre et de la demande du bois-énergie dans la région de Ouagadougou - . Université Montesquieu – Bordeaux IV (2002)....
Standardization
Association française de normalisation AFNOR
- Safety of woodworking machines – Circular sawing machines – Part 6: Circular saws with trestle and/or table for cutting firewood, with manual loading and/or unloading. Classification number : E64-607-6 - NF EN 1870-6 - Juillet 2002
- Agricultural and forestry equipment – Log...
Main organizations
ADEME(Agence De l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie) http://www.ademe.fr
AFOCEL(Association FOrêt CELlulose) http://www.afocel.fr
Biomasse Normandie http://www.biomasse-normandie.org
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