From wood to heat: Wood chips as a climate-friendly alternative

A quiet look at biomass energy, responsibility, and regional cycles Table of contents Heat that means more than comfort What wood chips actually are Understanding biomass energy – explained simply The natural cycle of wood and energy Wood chips and CO₂ reduction: why the interaction counts Using regional resources sensibly Efficiency, storage, and quality of wood chips Wood chips compared to fossil fuels [...]

From wood to heat: Wood chips as a climate-friendly alternative2026-05-05T22:32:57+02:00

Wintergroup: SURE certification for wood chips

Hackgut Winter GmbH, as part of the Wintergroup, specializes in the production and marketing of high-quality woodchips. We produce sustainable woodchips from regional wood resources as well as waste and residual materials, which are used for heat supply, energy generation, and industrial applications. Through efficient production processes and close cooperation with our partners, we ensure reliable delivery and high [...]

Wintergroup: SURE certification for wood chips2025-03-31T11:59:30+02:00

Why wood chips are indispensable for renewable energy

The dependence on fossil fuels is one of the greatest challenges in the fight against climate change. In order to reduce CO₂ emissions and protect the environment, the transition to renewable energy is of crucial importance. In this context, woodchips are playing an increasingly important role, as they offer an environmentally friendly and at the same time economical [renewable and carbon-neutral] fuel [...]

Why wood chips are indispensable for renewable energy2025-03-06T07:59:04+01:00

Working at Winter Hackgut!

Currently, there are not only several positions in various areas at Hackgut Winter, we also have a brand new video that shows and describes these fields of work. Anyone who wants to work sustainably with wood should not miss this film and the opportunity to apply for jobs at Hackgut Winter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHt0a1JkmFU All information and contact options for this [...]

Working at Winter Hackgut!2023-10-23T23:39:42+02:00

Sustainable heat generation: Efficient biomass heating plants

Sustainable heat generation is one of the most effective methods for climate-friendly heating today. We rely on biomass heating plants, which not only increase the efficiency of heat production but also significantly reduce CO2 emissions. In one of our previous articles, we already explained in detail the advantages of biomass as fuel for heating systems. As a company, we would like to here [...]

Sustainable heat generation: Efficient biomass heating plants2024-12-13T11:00:47+01:00

Inclusion in green spaces

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, our employee Raphael was featured in the Kronen Zeitung. The 21-year-old is a professional green space maintenance worker at Wintergroup and shows that inclusion is possible and to everyone's benefit. His successful leap into working life was worth a report to the Krone, which makes us all a little proud! Tip: Our [...]

Inclusion in green spaces2022-12-06T10:59:29+01:00

Are woodchips sustainable?

Currently, there is a lot to read in the media about the topic of woodchips; after all, the energy crisis is often a reason for rethinking and realigning energy issues. With wood as a renewable raw material, woodchips are clearly an interesting perspective. Here, we address the area of sustainability, which is particularly important to us and which is [...]

Are woodchips sustainable?2023-02-01T15:41:33+01:00
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