If we consider affordable and environment-friendly fuels throughout India, briquettes and pellets emerge as two of the most sensible options. Both are prepared using biomass. The majority being sawdust, husk, or crop wastes, and burned for heating residences, boilers, and even commercial installations.
While their intention is roughly the same, they differ by shape, duration of burn, mode of production, and even market price. In this blog, we tell you what pellets and briquettes are, how they differ, and which is better for your project or business. By the end of it, you shall have a fair perception of what is most suitable for your venture.
What Are Briquettes and Pellets?
Let us start by being clear on what are briquettes and pellets. Both are compressed biofuels from dry biomass. Pellets are compact, round cylinders (6–12 mm), produced by utilising a sawdust pellet machine. Briquettes are bigger logs or bricks produced by utilising a biomass briquetting machine.
Pellets are mostly employed for domestic pellet stoves and boilers because they burn very quickly. Briquettes, being denser and lumpier, are typically used for large-scale heating installations.
Distinguishing Features You Should Recognise
- Appearance & Size: Pellets are lightweight and easy to manage. Briquettes are large and burn longer.
- Machine Type: You need a sawdust pellet machine for pellets and a biomass briquetting machine for briquettes.
- Combustion Behaviour: Pellets burn quickly and produce high heat. Briquettes produce a slower, steady burn. The ideal one for sustained use by industries.
- Cost & Setup: Pellet machines consume more power and are somewhat expensive. Briquette machines are easier and less maintenance-intensive.
- Transport & Storage: Pellets occupy less space, and they can, as such, easily be stored and transported for long distances.
At present, the minimum price of a good quality sawdust pellet machine is ₹6.5 lakh, and for a biomass briquetting machine, the minimum price is ₹5.5 lakh, as per model and capacity.
What Briquettes and Pellets Have in Common?
Despite their differences, briquettes and pellets share several benefits:
● Made from renewable raw materials
● Produce minimal smoke and ash
● Decrease reliance on firewood and coal
● Chemical binders are not needed—the lignin of biomass keeps everything together
Stuck on a Decision? We Can Help
If you’re thinking about investing in the biomass fuel market, or simply require an alternate fuel option, your choice between pellets and briquettes is determined by your requirements for heat, storage capacity, and expense.
At Satyajit Renewable Engineering Pvt. Ltd., we produce first-class biomass briquetting machines and sawdust pellet machines for Indian users. Whether you’re expanding or beginning, our machines will put you ahead of the competition.
Contact us today and let us help you power your future sustainably.