Gas vs biomass
Natural gas is easy to control but expensive. Biomass can significantly reduce operating cost if combustion, ash handling and automation are engineered correctly for the real fuel.
Key variables
- Seasonal volume of grain
- Average moisture removal
- Gas price and delivery risk
- Actual biomass cost and logistics
- Number of operators and cleaning stops
Payback logic
Many projects target a payback horizon of one to two seasons, but the exact result depends on the dryer, fuel and utilisation. HELIX prepares a project-specific TCO and ROI calculation.
Commercial view
The right solution reduces fuel cost without turning the season into a permanent troubleshooting exercise. That is why engineering quality matters as much as fuel price.
Need a project-specific TCO and ROI calculation?
Send your seasonal volume, target moisture removal and current fuel cost. We will prepare a grounded commercial estimate.