RHI Biomass Boiler | Renewable Heat Incentive
Renewable Heat Incentive
The RHI Schemed closed to new applicants on 31st March 2021. Farm 2000 boilers are suitable for replacing most boilers already approved on the Non-Domestic RHI scheme.
The Renewable Heat Incentive is a generous UK support mechanism paid on a kWh basis for heat produced from renewable energy, including biomass . For the latest information and updates see the following websites DECC and OfgemRHI. Particularly with regards to the certification of wood supply (BSL).
There are two versions:
- Commercial — this is for commercial installations, but also includes TWO domestic houses and above, or ONE house plus at least one other building (e.g. farm workshop).Provided the boiler output is above 45 kW, then the boiler and installation do not have to be MCS Certified, and therefore FARM 2000 HTR and BB boilers are eligible; see note below on Emission Certification.
- Domestic — FARM 2000 boilers are not eligible for Domestic RHIEmission Certificates ( Dust & NOx )Since September 2013, all RHI eligible biomass boilers, have had to comply with emission limits on dust and NOx. Certification procedures have been established, and RHI is only paid to boilers that are certified to meet the RHI Emission Standards.FARM2000 boilers that have the required RHI Emission Certificate are models:
- Wood Logs only
HT46R (54kW), HT50R (85kW), HT60R (120kW) - Wood logs and straw
HT70R (161kW), HT80R (195kW), BB144/3R (210kW), BB146/3R (235kW), BB154/3R (235kW), BB244/3R (245kW), BB254/3R (275kW) and BB254H/3R (293kW). - Untreated Grade A waste wood
- HT60R (120kW), HT70R (161kW), HT80R (195kW), BB144/3R (210kW), BB146/3R (235kW), BB154/3R (235kW), BB244/3R (245kW), BB254/3R (275kW) and BB254H/3R (293kW).
From October 2015, RHI participants will have to demonstrate that their fuel complies with RHI standards. This can be achieved either by using sustainable fuels provided by those approved on the Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) or by registering as a ‘self-supplier’. For further information go to website: biomass-suppliers-list.service.gov.uk
- Wood Logs only
For more information visit the Ofgem RHI webpage at www.ofgem.gov.uk/rhi or contact the RHI enquiry team on 0845 200 2122, or via e-mail at RHI.Enquiry@ofgem.gov.uk
We recommend you contact NFU Energy at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, for overall advice on RHI applications for amendments or boiler replacements, how to register as a ‘self-supplier’ with straw or wood and heat meters. Telephone 024 7669 6512
For further information, useful links and details on how to apply to the scheme please visit the RHI website: http://www.ofgem.gov.uk/RHI.
For a summary of some of the documents and information which participants may be required to submit please refer to the following document “Summary of supporting information for RHI applicants”:
If you have any queries please contact the Ofgem E-Serve RHI Team on 0845 200 2122. The helpline opening hours are 8:30am until 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am until 4:30pm on Fridays. Alternatively, you can send an email to RHI.Enquiry@Ofgem.gov.uk .
You can also contact NFU Energy at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, who can offer overall advice on replacing an RHI boiler or making an amednment to a current accredited system. (Tel. 024 7669 6512)