EPC 2018 - European Pellet Conference 2018

Topics for the "Call for Papers & Speakers"
technologies, markets, policies, business models
heating of homes and larger buildings, CHP (small to large scale), industrial pellet applications
"smart" bioenergy (products and services for decentral, flexible, digital and connected energy systems and markets)
new markets for pellets, pellet heating and electricity generation
actions to decrease equipment and operation costs
actions to improve public perception of biomass
energy labelling of heating systems
combination of pellets with other renewable energy sources
research and innovations on fuels, equipment, products, distribution, technologies and services
best practice examples for installations
programmes, market reports, financing
services, business models and financing in the fields of pellet production and use
strategies, policies, legislation, programmes to develop pellet heating/electricity markets
different raw materials, agri-pellets, pellet production technologies (e.g. torrefaction)
standardisation, quality criteria, quality management
pellet market reports (local, regional, national markets)
marketing of equipment, fuels and services
initiatives and projects to meet emission requirements
supply chains for fuels and equipment
security of pellet supply
safety issues (storage, equipment)
sustainability aspects along the value chain & certification schemes
improvements in costs, performance and consumer satisfaction
pricing and risk management
pellets and energy efficiency (heating, electricity production)
pilot projects, information and training
energy contracting and other operation & financing models
results of EU-funded projects