There are only a few months left until winter arrives and many areas of Spain are already preparing for it. This year 2024 the pellet market has seen prices drop compared to previous years.
Price drop. They peaked in 2022 due to the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. price decrease has been widespread throughout Spain, taking into account the peak two years ago. average price The price of a 15kg bag is around €5.15 in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting the decrease compared to previous years. It should be added that these are average data for the entire country, so there may be variations in demand by location and production costs.
What about the conventional fireplace? Pellet stoves have a energy efficiency which reaches 80% or 90%, generating more heat and fewer emissions compared to traditional chimneys. In addition, with the pellet stoves There is the possibility of regulating the temperature of the room in which it is located.
The quality. There are different ranges of pellets that can cause damage to the stove. To know if the material is of good quality, you have to take into account the seal. PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), a guarantee that the wood used in these chips comes from sustainable forests and from controlled sources.
Not to be confused. The term “pellet” describes small, compact particles. On the one hand, there are heating pellets made from organic materials, mainly wood, which are used as biofuel in heating systems. On the other hand, plastic pellets are small granules used in the manufacture of plastic products. However, despite their easy handling and transport, the latter cause great damage on beaches, such as in Galicia and Catalonia.
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