Biomass Heaters & Renewable Energy

Cannabis Plants & Heat

It is no secret that being exposed to sunlight and heat provides us with multiple benefits. The psychological and physical benefits of being exposed to vitamin D and the glorious sunlight make us feel and function our best. Just like humans, cannabis plants also greatly benefit from heat exposure. In each stage of their lifestyle, cannabis plants benefit from warmer environments that range between 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason, cannabis heaters should be used throughout the cannabis cultivation process. 

Cannabis Heating and Decarboxylation

Decarboxylation is a process that takes place when a Cannabis plant is exposed to heat. During the decarboxylation process, a cannabinoid acid within the plant's resin gland is removed. Without removing the additional acids within your cannabis plants during the decarboxylation process, your plants cannot grow as decarboxylation converts THCA to THC. 

Biomass Heating Systems: A Renewable Energy

When it comes to heating your cannabis greenhouse, options include propane, electricity or oil, however, in many areas, natural gas is difficult to access and the prices for electricity, propane and oil are becoming increasingly high. Due to the inaccessibility of natural gas and the high costs of heating alternatives, many commercial greenhouse growers are turning to biomass systems. 

Biomass Heating Systems: The Combustion Process

Biomass heating systems operate by burning natural materials such as wooden pellets, logs or chips to produce renewable energy and heat. Biomass energy is created through a chemical reaction, known as the biomass combustion process. During the biomass combustion process, a chemical reaction occurs by combining biomass and oxygen at an extremely high temperature that results in the production of heat, ash, CO2 and water vapour. 

Biomass Heating Systems: Mabre Biomass Heaters- Forced Air

Mabre carries a Renewable Energy lineup of "High Efficiency Forced Air heaters for small to large heating demands. With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing biomass heating units, spread in over 50 countries, makes Mabre a reliable heating choice.

Biomass-forced air heaters are used in projects where moving air is beneficial like drying systems and in indoor environments like greenhouses and livestock barns. With fuel efficiencies of 88% along with VFD, high-volume blowers make these systems simple and cost-effective.

Biomass Heating Systems: A Canadian Carbon Tax-Approved Fuel

Does the Canadian Carbon Tax have you nervous about your heating costs? As fossil fuel and the Canadian Carbon Tax are increasing your heat cost, Mabre's renewable lineup of heaters and boilers will save you the "carbon tax" that you will pay on fossil fuel. Biomass Fuel Is Exempt from the carbon tax while at the same time you are saving money on your heating bills.