Overview
Bentwaters Park (extension) is a 1.8 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Agri-Gen/Downing. It contributes to renewable energy generation using biomass fuel.
Bentwaters Park (extension) is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1.8 MW. The facility is owned by Agri-Gen/Downing and is currently operational, playing a role in the country's renewable energy mix. As a biomass plant, it operates under the UK's regulatory framework, including the Renewables Obligation and environmental permits under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. Biomass plants of this scale typically use locally sourced feedstocks and contribute to waste-to-energy or sustainable energy goals. The plant's location in a rural area of Suffolk aligns with typical siting for smaller biomass facilities, which often serve local grid needs. Its modest capacity makes it a small-scale contributor to the UK's renewable energy targets, supporting decarbonization efforts.
Environmental context
The plant uses biomass fuel, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels but still produces CO2 and particulate emissions. Its location in a rural area reduces direct exposure to dense populations, but local air quality considerations apply. The UK's stringent emissions standards under the Environmental Permitting Regulations ensure that such facilities operate with appropriate controls.
Frequently asked questions
Bentwaters Park (extension) is located in the United Kingdom, near the former RAF Bentwaters site in Suffolk.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning organic materials.
The plant has a capacity of 1.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale renewable energy facility.
The plant is owned by Agri-Gen/Downing, a company involved in renewable energy projects.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Renewables Obligation, which set standards for emissions and sustainability.