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How to Consistently Blend Biomass
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Prior to 2020, Drax, a British power supplier, purchased fuel pellets based on volume. They learned during that time that not all pellets are created equal. The company was paying the same price for fuel no matter its BTU value. This meant the company was paying more per BTU in some shiploads than others, and the practice disincentivized suppliers from optimizing their pellets. Thus, in 2020 Drax changed how they’d purchase pellets going forward: they’d buy according to BTU value, not volume. This was a good move on Drax’s part, and it highlights a reality in manufacturing: quality pays. Customers won’t pay the same price for a lower-quality product if they can help it. They want a good value.
BTUs are only one aspect to value. Consistency is another. In energy production, consistency affects the temperature in the boilers. It affects efficiency. It affects customers’ return on investment. It affects trust. In the grill pellet industry, consistency also affects flavor. If a pellet manufacturer cannot offer a consistent product, they cannot expect consistent sales.
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