Biomass Energy & Heat Savings Calculator

Industrial Feasibility & Levelized Cost Comparison Model

Presets:

Main Operating Parameters

Define thermal/electrical demand, operating profile, and boiler capacity.

Cycle Efficiency at 150°C: 87.5% Overall
Effective Heat: 75.0%
Electrical (Net): 12.5%
2,190 hrs/yr
Shifts:
%
Years

Primary Economics & Fuel Pricing

Configure capital discount rates, grid charges, and localized fuel & carbon costs.

Capital & Discounting
%
$
Scaled total: $833,333
$
Energy, Biomass & Carbon Prices
$ / MWh
$ / tCO₂
$
$
$

Alternative Technology Benchmarks

Optional

Adjust efficiency, CapEx, OpEx, and emissions baselines for competing energy systems.

Customize

Annual Cost & Feasibility Breakdown

Total Installed Cost amortized over lifespan with Capital Recovery Factor.

Technology Installed CapEx (Annual) Annual Maint. (OpEx) Energy / Fuel Cost Carbon Tax Elec. Credit Total Net Annual
* Mackwell Installed Cost & Maintenance: Scales dynamically per module. Routine maintenance is estimated at 1.5% of Total Installed Cost per 1,000 run hours.
** Total Net Annual: Annualized CapEx (CRF) + OpEx + Fuel/Power + Carbon Tax − Electricity Displaced Credit.

Detailed Methodology & Base Assumptions

Documentation

Equations, Capital Recovery Factor formulas, and conversion constants.

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