A general estimate is approximately 17 million Btu/dry ton of wood. Another general rule of thumb is that 1 ton of dry wood = 1 MW/hour. These amounts depend on the species of wood, its moisture content and the quality of the wood. (Green wood can weigh twice as much as dry thus producing half the energy by weight). This FAQ was adapted from Wood to Energy and used with permission.
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