Overview
14 Tullywiggan Road is a 1 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by PAR Renewables. It contributes to the country's renewable energy generation from organic feedstocks.
14 Tullywiggan Road is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1 MW. The facility is owned and operated by PAR Renewables and is currently operational, generating electricity from biomass feedstocks. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which includes emissions standards and renewable energy incentives. Biomass power plants of this scale typically use locally sourced organic materials, such as wood chips or agricultural residues, to produce electricity through combustion or gasification. As a small-scale renewable energy facility, 14 Tullywiggan Road supports the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system. Its operation contributes to grid stability and provides a sustainable energy source for the local area, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
Biomass power generation involves combustion of organic materials, which releases CO2, but is considered carbon-neutral if feedstocks are sustainably sourced. The plant's small capacity (1 MW) limits its emissions footprint. Typical UK regulations require adherence to air quality standards. The facility's environmental impact is managed through compliance with the UK's emissions regulations and sustainability criteria for biomass.
Frequently asked questions
14 Tullywiggan Road is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 54.622100, -6.739800.
The plant has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale biomass power facility.
The plant is owned and operated by PAR Renewables.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with emissions standards under the Environmental Permitting Regulations and sustainability criteria for biomass feedstocks to qualify for renewable energy incentives.
Biomass combustion releases CO2, but is considered carbon-neutral if feedstocks are sustainably sourced. Small-scale plants like this have limited emissions and are subject to UK air quality regulations.