Biomass pellets are compressed biofuels made from organic materials such as agricultural residues, forestry byproducts, energy crops, and wood waste. They are manufactured by drying, grinding, and compressing raw biomass into small, dense, cylindrical pellets, typically 6β12 mm in diameter. Their compact form gives them a high energy density and makes them easy to store, transport, and use in automated fuel systems.
With low moisture content and efficient combustion properties, biomass pellets are considered a renewable and carbon-neutral energy source, as the carbon dioxide released during burning is largely offset by the carbon absorbed during the growth of the biomass.