Versorgung des Holzheizkraftwerkes Aubrugg durch die Zürich Holz AG – ein Erfahrungsbericht

Wood supply for the Aubrugg wood-fired combined heating-and-power-plant by Zürich Holz AG – experience so far The article addresses wood supply for a large heating plant in Switzerland, delivered by Zürich Holz AG. It describes the role of the supplier, in this case a wood marketing company, owned by the forest owners, in preparing and delivering the contracted volumes. Important factors in the success (so far) of the supply system are the reliable supply of the contracted volumes by the suppliers as well as careful organisation and monitoring of deliveries. The commercial success is based on systematic reference to the energy content of the wood. The article also addresses the measures put in place to guard against possible future reductions in wood availability.