Quality Control
Quality of Border Biofuels Pellets
The ENplus Certificate is a European-wide quality standard for wood pellets. This standard guarantees that the pellet meets certain minimum performance parameters such as Calorific Value (CV) and ash content. For more information visit the UK Pellet Council website.
The CV is the amount of energy a tonne of pellets contains and is measured by a controlled laboratory test. The ENPlusA1 standard demands at least 4,600 kWh per tonne.
Our confidence in Border Biofuels’ Pellets enables us to guarantee a minimum of 4,800 KWh of heat per tonne. We can deliver this because of our strict in-house quality programme where the CV of Border Biofuels Pellets is tested regularly and verified by an independent laboratory.
The quantity of ash is also set by ENplus A1 at < 0.7% allowable ash per Kg of pellets burnt. Border Biofuels Pellets have an average ash content of < 0.2%, therefore generating an industry-wide low of 10kg of ash for every 5 tonnes burnt. Pellet samples are regularly tested to ensure we maintain this standard.
When considering other makes of pellets, put them to the test and ask the suppliers for their CV and ash content.
When you receive your wood pellets, look out for:
- Minimal dust
- No small pellet fragments
- Uniform pellet length (none should be longer than 40mm)
- Consistent colour
- No contaminates
- No clumps of pellets
When your wood pellets arrive, they should have a fresh woody smell, if the aroma is odd they may not be made from the virgin feedstock.
Our Values
CREDIBILITY
is about understanding biomass. Border Biofuels has the knowledge, experience and track record to deliver excellence whether you are a small domestic customer or a large commercial customer, saving you time and money.
SUSTAINABILITY
is achieved through Border Biofules’ commitment to responsible and sustainable sourcing of raw materials and services to provide long term commitments to its customers.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
is about giving the customer what they want in a professional and timely manner. Border Biofuels will add value to the customer’s proposition, deliver a high quality service and exceed expectation.
EDUCATION
is about helping the customer understand which is the best biomass heating solution for them. Border Biofuels will look at your site and discuss specific needs in detail, before explaining our recommendations and implementation.
INNOVATION
is about delivering best practice, creativity and value improvement. Border Biofuels excels at bringing innovation to its services and products which delivers demonstrable value improvements to all its customers.
QUALITY
is of the foremost importance in wood fuel, systems and service. Border Biofuels offers the highest quality wood fuel products and services to all its customers irrespective of scale or sector.
Certifications & Specifications
Sourced Sustainably
Border Biofuels quality wood pellets are 100% virgin wood, sustainably sourced, and fully accredited:
ENplus Accredited
BSL Registered
Ready To Burn Registered
FSC Certification
