Biomass at LEAG
Wood pellets are an established fuel for heat generation and can complement other energy sources in a diversified heat supply. LEAG supplies wood pellets from its own production facilities in Germany. Their availability and versatility make them suitable for a wide range of heating applications.
High-quality wood pellets for efficient heating
With four wood pellet production sites in Germany, the LEAG Group offers a broad portfolio of wood pellet products. The LEAG Group’s German biomass operations include wood pellet production sites in Wismar, Schwedt, Oranienbaum and Löbau, employing a total of 168 people and producing 450,000 tonnes of wood pellets annually.
Pellets are small, cylindrical compressed fuel units that can be used efficiently and conveniently in modern heating systems. They are made from wood and are suitable for automated heat generation in a wide range of heating systems. Wood pellets can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Advantages of wood pellets
Certified quality
Renewable and locally sourced
Efficient and convenient
Safe and economical
Wood energy in compact form
Wood pellets have a diameter of 6 mm and a length of up to four centimetres. They are compressed under high pressure – without any chemical binders – and have an extremely low moisture content as well as a high energy content and calorific value. No trees are felled specifically for the production of our wood pellets. Wood residues and by-products from sawmills and timber harvesting are used as raw materials. These are sourced regionally from controlled and reliable sources in the vicinity of our sites.
With around 750,000 pellet heating systems installed in Germany, the use of wood pellets has been tried and tested for many years and is technically highly efficient. Whether for a detached house, a large property or a manufacturing business: wood pellets offer an alternative to fossil fuels and, thanks to intelligent system solutions, can be used in a wide range of applications.
High-quality wood pellets
Wood pellets are a standardised fuel. The quality requirements are defined in the international standard ISO 17225-2. The ENplus certification system guarantees compliance with the standard and ensures ongoing monitoring. We are pioneers in Germany in certifying our pellet plants according to the criteria of the Sustainable Biomass Programme (SBP). This means we also meet the high requirements of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II/III) regarding the sustainability of biomass for use in larger combustion plants. With our range of pellets, we offer reliable fuel solutions for every application – from domestic pellet stoves to industrial combustion plants.
Our range of pellets
- Premium A1 ENplus-certified pellets, 15 kg bags on a pallet
- Premium A1 ENplus-certified pellets, loose
- Industrial pellets in accordance with ENplus B
- Industrial pellets in accordance with ENplus B, certified to RED II/III