> In Switzerland, wood is currently the second most important renewable energy source after hydropower.
> In 2012 wood met 4 per cent of Switzerland's total energy requirements and about 8 per cent of its heating requirements. These percentages have risen considerably since 2005.
> Wood's contribution to Switzerland's total energy production is low, and obtaining it is relatively expensive. This means that using this raw material as a source of energy should be especially efficient and value-adding.