Since dry wood burns more efficiently it can be advantageous to dry it. Fortunately, it does not take a lot of energy to dry wood nor does it take high temperatures. Waste heat from the power plant is commonly used to dry the wood. Chipped wood can be air-dried rather quickly. The amount of time it takes to dry the wood depends on the method of drying, the temperatures involved, the size of the wood particles, and other factors. Dryers commonly used in the forest products industry to dry wood chips usually take a few minutes using relatively low temperatures. This FAQ was adapted from Wood to Energy and used with permission.

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