At the Magdeburg site, the STORK Group relies on a sustainable and independent energy supply. The operation of a combined heat and power plant (CHP) and a new wood chip plant ensures an efficient supply of heat and electricity on site.
The combined heat and power plant runs on gas and currently supplies the site with electricity and heat. This will be supplemented by a wood chip plant, which represents an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to conventional heating systems. Both plants operate in the same cycle. The wood chip plant delivers up to 550 kW of power. The heat generated is stored in a 30,000 liter buffer tank.
The wood chip system works by storing shredded wood in the wood chip bunker and, if required, conveying it via a moving floor into the combustion chamber, where combustion takes place. The resulting heat is stored and fed into the heating system as required.
The procurement of a wood chip system offers several advantages: Self-sufficiency is achieved at the site, ensuring an independent energy supply. The use of renewable energy enables the sustainable utilization of wood. In addition, the decoupling from gas and electricity prices ensures long-term cost security through self-sufficiency.
This innovative combination of combined heat and power plant and wood chip system enables the STORK Group to reduce energy costs in the long term and at the same time make an important contribution to sustainability.