Description
A biomass cogeneration plant with ORC technology was built for Holzwerk Schilling in Schwendi (Biberach district) in order to expand timber drying capacities and efficiently reuse moist sawdust from the connected sawmill in Rot an der Rot. The plant also supplies the specialist clinic for neurology in Dietenbronn via district heating. An expansion to supply other commercial and municipal buildings is planned
🔧 Key technical data & special features
- Thermal output: approx. 5 500 kW; Electrical output: approx. 1 200 kW per ORC
- Architecture: Designed by star architect Matteo Thun, characterized by a glass technical core and landom-like wooden façade
- Fuels: Tree bark, forest chips and sawmill residues - sustainable use of the company's own wood by-products
- Supply model: In addition to wood drying, heat supply for Dietenbronn clinic via local heating pipeline
🌱 Why this project is a beacon
- Comprehensive closed-loop utilization: Extensive use of the company's own wood waste - COâ‚‚-neutral and efficient
- Technical innovation: First ORC pilot plant in the combined heat and power sector in the district of Biberach; combines electricity and heat generation
- Architectural added value: Visible sustainability through high-quality design - publicly effective statement on the future of energy
- Potential: Expansion of the district heating network to supply additional existing customers is a strategic goal