FAQs
Are all biomass boilers eligible?
No, they have to be of a type that can burn only biomass. Systems below 45kWth must be MCS-accredited.
Chapter 4 of the government's RHI announcement says
Biomass boilers
Solid biomass will be eligible for the RHI only where that heat is generated using biomass boilers specifically designed and installed to burn biomass. Biomass boilers with a capacity of up to and including 45kWth will have to be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) or equivalent scheme. For biomass boilers larger than 45kWth, Ofgem will verify eligibility based on the required documentation provided by RHI applicants as part of the accreditation process.
