Utilisation of biofuels from forest products residues in the periphery of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece

Abstract Research was carried out throughout the Eastern Macedonia region, related to the biofuels that come from mechanical wood treatment residues and from the residues of agricultural production, in wooden form, defined by the term wood pellets or wood briquettes. It was found that there is an intense interest in direct personal usage and application of biomass for residential or occupational space heating. The necessary biomass for the region's households is estimated as being up to 205.5 ktons. From usage of biomass as a combustible material a cost saving of about €680/year per household is predicted. The potential investments that will be made in the region seem to have a very shortly payback period, but a business plan and a marketing plan syntax are considered as necessary for the result's maximization.