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The History of Briquettes from Firewood to Modern Energy

IT DMK Cargo
Oct 2
2 min read

Briquettes are one of the fuels that continue to evolve along with human needs. From the era when firewood was the main energy source to the present day with modern biomass briquettes, this journey shows how a simple innovation can make a big impact.

From firewood to charcoal

Firewood was the first source of energy used by humans thousands of years ago. It was practical and easy to obtain, but large-scale use caused forests to shrink rapidly. Then came charcoal, which was more practical, hotter, and longer-lasting than regular firewood. However, its production process still required cutting down many trees.

The industrial revolution and coal briquettes

During the Industrial Revolution, energy demand increased significantly. Coal became the primary fuel for factories, transportation, and power generation. This gave birth to coal briquettes, made by compressing coal dust to make it easier to use. Coal briquettes quickly gained popularity because they were compact, easy to store, and produced high heat.

Modern biomass briquettes

As awareness of environmental impacts grew, coal was gradually abandoned. Modern briquettes began to be developed from biomass materials such as coconut shells, rice husks, sawdust, and even organic waste. This innovation made briquettes more environmentally friendly while also helping to reduce agricultural waste.

Advantages of biomass briquettes include:

Reducing organic and agricultural waste
Producing lower emissions
More cost-efficient compared to fossil fuels

Briquettes today

Today, briquettes are used not only in households but also in restaurants, hotels, and even industrial sectors. From a traditional energy source, briquettes have now become a modern alternative that supports sustainability.