The GRB2 880.264 pellet mill's low energy consumption per tonne of pellets may qualify it for white certificates — a support mechanism that lets you recover part of your capital outlay following an energy audit.
White certificates are energy efficiency certificates issued by the national energy regulator (e.g. URE in Poland), confirming measurable savings in final energy consumption. The GRB2 880.264 pellet mill — thanks to its low energy consumption per tonne of pellets — may qualify for this mechanism provided the investment is verified by an energy audit. A certificate carries real market value (it can be sold on an energy exchange or settled financially, depending on the country) and frequently reduces the effective purchase cost of the machine.
White certificates are a support instrument introduced under the Energy Efficiency Act. They confirm that a given investment leads to measurable savings in final energy consumption.
Certificates are issued by each country's designated energy regulator (e.g. Poland's URE) on the basis of a submitted application and an energy audit. Each EU country designates its own issuing and verifying body.
They apply both to the purchase of a new machine and to the modernisation of an existing pelletising installation.
Every application is founded on an audit comparing energy consumption before and after the investment.
Certificates may be sold on an energy exchange (e.g. Poland's TGE) or settled financially.
Yes — provided certain criteria confirmed by an energy audit are met. The pellet mill may be covered by the white certificate scheme if the investment leads to a genuine reduction in energy consumption.
Reduction in specific energy consumption (kWh/t) relative to the machine being replaced
Improvement in the efficiency of the pelletising process
Reduction of mechanical and thermal losses in the drive system
Use of modern motors, gearboxes, and control systems
| Machine Replacement | Old pellet mill → new, energy-efficient GRB2 880.264 pelletiser |
| Drive Upgrade | IE3 / IE4 motors replacing older units |
| Feed Optimisation | Improved material feeding and conditioning system |
| Die and Rollers | Lower resistance, shorter pressing time |
Energy efficiency support mechanisms differ between EU countries — the issuing body, the scheme name, and the way certificates are sold or settled all vary. The GRB2 880.264 is exported to many EU countries that operate their own scheme.
| Country | Scheme / Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Poland | Energy Efficiency Certificates (URE, traded on TGE) |
| Germany | No tradable certificates · funding via BAFA/BEG/EEW (KfW) |
| France | Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie (CEE) |
| Italy | Certificati Bianchi / Titoli di Efficienza Energetica (TEE, via GSE) |
| Spain | Certificados de Ahorro Energético (CAE) |
| Hungary | Energiahatékonysági Kötelezettségi Rendszer (EKR, MEKH) |
| Romania | No tradable certificates · efficiency via ANRE / EU funds |
| Bulgaria | Удостоверения за енергийни спестявания (white certificates) |
White certificates carry real market value, can be sold, and frequently reduce the effective purchase cost of the pellet mill. In practice, an investor may recover part of the capital outlay after the installation is commissioned.
A certificate has real market value, can be sold on an energy exchange (e.g. Poland's TGE) or settled financially, and lowers the effective purchase cost of the machine.
Investments with confirmed energy efficiency perform better in grant competitions, facilitate discussions with banks and leasing providers, and align with ESG objectives.
Without an audit there is no white certificate — energy savings cannot be proven without one. The audit compares the existing situation with the planned investment, determines annual energy savings, and forms the basis of the application to the national regulator.
Measurement of the energy consumption of the currently operated machine (kWh/t, operating hours, capacity).
Calculation of the projected energy savings following installation of the new pellet mill — ideally at the planning stage, in collaboration with the technology supplier.
The audit forms the basis of the formal application for an energy efficiency certificate.
Once issued, the certificate can be sold on an energy exchange or settled financially, depending on the country's scheme.
Nawrocki supplies the technical data required for the audit: motor parameters, energy consumption per tonne of product (kWh/t), nominal throughput, and the engineering documentation for the GRB2 880.264. We recommend engaging a local, independent energy auditor for the final application submission.
The simultaneity factor (set at 0.7 for a GRB2 880.264 configuration with two main motors) defines what proportion of the total installed motor power is actually used simultaneously under typical operating conditions of the pelletising line. Because of this factor, actual electrical energy draw is lower than the sum of the motors' rated outputs, which translates into a more accurate kWh/t figure in the energy efficiency audit. The AIAC automation system, which analyses line operation in real time, helps maintain this factor at a stable level and provides the auditor with the data needed to confirm measurable energy savings.
Important — Legal Compliance: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Information on national schemes must be verified with a local adviser before making any investment decision, as regulations may change.