Within the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration ProgrammeTask 32 Biomass Combustion works on further expansion of the use of biomass combustion for heat and power generation. Task 32 puts special emphasis on small scale heating units and medium to large scale CHP plants as well as co-firing biomass with coal in traditional coal-fired boilers. This is done by generating and disseminating information on technical and on non-technical barriers and anticipated solutions.

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7th Central European Biomass Conference – CEBC2023

The Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber of Agriculture and BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH are hosting the 7th Central European Biomass Conference CEBC2023 in cooperation with Messe Congress Graz on January 18 to 20, 2023. Task32 will...

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Latest Publications and Reports

Design of Low Emission Wood Stoves – Technical guidelines

Wood stoves are popular as a primary or complimentary heat source. However, unwanted byproducts are formed and emitted during combustion of wood logs. These emissions continue to be a concern for the environment and for public health. Correct operation and proper...

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The IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) is organised under the auspices of the International Energy Agency (IEA) but is functionally and legally autonomous. Views, findings and publications of the IEA Bioenergy TCP do not necessarily represent the views or policies of the IEA Secretariat or its individual member countries.