Overview
Bredbury Park Way - AD Stockport (Waste AD) is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Stockport, United Kingdom, operated by Greater Manchester Waste Ltd. It converts waste into energy, supporting local renewable generation.
Bredbury Park Way - AD Stockport (Waste AD) is a biomass power plant located in Stockport, United Kingdom. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the UK's renewable energy sector, focusing on anaerobic digestion of waste to generate electricity. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, including the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Renewable Obligation scheme. As a biomass facility, it utilizes organic waste as fuel, contributing to waste management and energy recovery. The technology is typical for small-scale anaerobic digestion plants in the UK. This facility plays a role in the local grid by providing renewable electricity and reducing landfill waste. Its operation aligns with the UK's net-zero targets and supports the circular economy by converting waste into a valuable energy resource.
Environmental context
The plant's biomass fuel source reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfill disposal. Located in an urban area, it contributes to local air quality management through regulated emissions. The facility's small capacity minimizes its environmental footprint while providing renewable energy.
Frequently asked questions
Bredbury Park Way - AD Stockport (Waste AD) is located in Stockport, United Kingdom, at coordinates 53.427400, -2.114300.
It is a biomass power plant that uses anaerobic digestion to convert waste into electricity, with a capacity of 2 MW.
The plant is owned by Greater Manchester Waste Ltd.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Renewable Obligation scheme, which incentivizes renewable generation.
The plant generates renewable energy from waste, reducing landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions, supporting the UK's net-zero goals.