# LLM Context
URL: https://weeg.it/soluzioni-energetiche-per-aziende/esco-energy-performance-solutions/vapore-industriale-da-biomasse/

# Industrial Steam from Biomass

> Green Steam is White Energy's fully financed ESCo solution for producing continuous industrial process steam from biomass or recovered heat, replacing fossil-gas boilers while integrating with existing production systems.

## Page details

- **Source language:** Italian
- **Content type:** Page
- **Original title:** Vapore Industriale da Biomasse
- **English title:** Industrial Steam from Biomass
- **Source URL:** https://weeg.it/soluzioni-energetiche-per-aziende/esco-energy-performance-solutions/vapore-industriale-da-biomasse/
- **Summary:** Green Steam uses biomass boilers or heat-recovery systems to generate industrial process steam under an ESCo–EPC model, with White Energy financing, building, operating, maintaining and remotely monitoring the system.

## Green Steam overview

Green Steam is designed to shift industrial thermal-energy production from fossil gas to renewable or recovered sources. The page describes two core technologies:

- biomass boilers;
- waste-heat recovery systems.

These systems can generate medium-pressure steam up to 10 bar using natural resources and existing thermal flows. Projects are developed to integrate with existing production lines and plants, maintaining operational continuity while reducing overall thermal-energy costs.

Under the EPC – Guaranteed Saving formula, White Energy finances, builds and manages sustainable steam-generation plants. The service includes:

- continuous and stable steam production from renewable sources or recovered heat;
- economic savings and reduced CO₂ emissions;
- access to TEE energy-efficiency certificates;
- maintenance and performance monitoring.

## How Green Steam works

Green Steam is presented as a fully financed ESCo solution for industrial steam production from biomass. Traditional methane boilers can be replaced by biomass plants or heat-recovery systems that provide continuous, stable steam.

The system can use local agro-industrial biomass such as grape marc, shells and pits from industrial processes or existing plants. Thermal energy is converted into process steam at medium pressure, typically 6–10 bar, replacing fossil gas while supporting production continuity.

White Energy manages the project through an ESCo–EPC model and handles:

1. technical study;
2. financing;
3. construction;
4. maintenance;
5. remote monitoring.

The page states that the client has no initial investment cost and that the model provides contractually guaranteed economic returns, access to TEE certificates and reduced ETS2 costs.

## Benefits stated on the page

- Produce steam from renewable sources or recovered heat.
- Reduce energy consumption and costs by up to 40%.
- Reduce CO₂ emissions and ETS2 costs.
- Access TEE certificates and energy-efficiency incentives.
- Improve the company's ESG profile with a CAPEX 0 intervention.

## Target sectors

### Food industry

Green Steam is proposed for food companies with constant steam demand for cooking, washing, sterilization and sanitation, particularly distilleries and beverage producers. Biomass boilers replace methane generators while maintaining process continuity and reducing energy costs and CO₂ emissions.

### Industrial materials

The service is intended for paper mills and cellulose industries where steam is needed for drying and finishing. Biomass boilers provide continuous, stable steam and are presented as a way to improve energy efficiency and production-site competitiveness.

### Chemical industry

Green Steam is proposed for processes requiring steam at controlled temperature and pressure. The biomass plant is described as providing reliability, reducing direct emissions and allowing access to TEE certificates.

### Manufacturing

The solution targets industrial plants with high and constant thermal demand. Biomass boilers are designed for base-load operation, can integrate with existing systems and are presented as reducing OPEX and CO₂ emissions.

### Agriculture

Green Steam biomass plants are proposed for dryers, greenhouses and agricultural cooperatives. Modular and automated systems can use local plant residues as fuel to generate steam for processing and preservation operations.

### Textile industry

The service is proposed for dyehouses and textile industries requiring steam for finishing and drying. Replacing methane with biomass is presented as reducing operating costs and emissions.

## Case study: distillery in Northern Italy

### Initial situation

A major distillery in Northern Italy used methane boilers to produce steam for distillation columns and plant washing. The page reports more than 6,000 tonnes per year of Scope 1 CO₂ emissions.

### Intervention

The Green Steam project uses a **5.5 MWt biomass boiler** fueled by grape marc and pits from the production process and local agricultural suppliers. It produces **saturated steam at 10 bar** for the distillation lines and completely replaces methane.

The project was developed under an ESCo–EPC model. White Energy finances the investment and manages operation, maintenance and certified biomass supply.

### Results

| Metric | Reported result |
|---|---|
| Gas consumption | 100% reduction; total biomass coverage |
| CO₂ avoided | More than 5,800 t/year |
| TEE certificates | Recognized for 10 years and shared with the client |
| EPC contract duration | 12 years |
| Estimated economic savings | More than €1.6 million/year |

## Case study: vegetable-preserves industry in Central Italy

### Initial situation

A major vegetable-preserves company in Central Italy used methane boilers to generate steam for sterilization, cooking and container washing. High natural-gas consumption significantly affected production costs and Scope 1 emissions.

### Intervention

White Energy installed a Green Steam system with a **6 MWt biomass boiler** fueled by wood chips and vegetable pomace from local agricultural suppliers. The system produces **saturated steam at 10 bar**, covers the base-load thermal demand and reduces fossil-gas requirements.

The project was developed under an ESCo–EPC formula, with investment, maintenance and management handled by White Energy.

### Results

| Metric | Reported result |
|---|---|
| Gas consumption | 90% reduction |
| CO₂ avoided | Approximately 4,800 t/year |
| Estimated economic savings | Approximately €1.2 million/year |
| EPC contract duration | 12 years |
| TEE certificates | Recognized for 10 years and shared with the client |
| Client investment | €0; investment borne by White Energy |

## Frequently asked questions

### When is a Green Steam plant suitable?

The page identifies production sites with constant steam demand, including distilleries, paper mills, food companies, chemical plants and manufacturing sites. It is presented as particularly suitable where gas and CO₂ costs are high and the goal is to decarbonize processes while maintaining production continuity. Under the ESCo model, the client does not make an upfront investment and pays for the steam supplied.

### What type of biomass is used?

The page lists local agro-industrial biomass such as grape marc, shells, pits, pruning residues, wood chips and agricultural waste from certified supply chains. Each project evaluates local availability and fuel quality to support stable and sustainable supply with predictable energy costs.

### How does White Energy's ESCo model work?

White Energy handles the technical study, financing, construction, operation and maintenance. The client has no initial CAPEX and pays a fee or amount linked to the steam actually supplied, with energy savings and performance guaranteed contractually.

### Can the project obtain incentives or TEE certificates?

Yes. The page states that Green Steam plants fall under energy-efficiency incentive mechanisms. White Energy manages the TEE process for the client and the valuation of avoided CO₂ emissions.

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- [Chemical and pharmaceutical sector](/soluzioni-energetiche-per-settori-aziendali/settore-chimico-farmaceutico/)
- [Manufacturing sector](/soluzioni-energetiche-per-settori-aziendali/settore-manifatturiero/)
- [Agricultural sector](/soluzioni-energetiche-per-settori-aziendali/settore-agricolo/)
- [Textile sector](/soluzioni-energetiche-per-settori-aziendali/settore-tessile/)