Overview
British Sugar - Bury is a 5 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, owned by British Sugar. It converts biomass into electricity, supporting renewable energy generation.
British Sugar - Bury is a biomass power plant located in Bury, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 5 MW. Owned by British Sugar, the facility is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy portfolio by generating electricity from biomass fuel. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which includes emissions standards set by the Environment Agency and compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) as part of EU-derived regulations. Biomass power plants of this scale are typically designed to utilize locally sourced organic materials, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As a small-scale biomass facility, British Sugar - Bury plays a role in diversifying the UK's energy mix and supporting agricultural byproduct utilization. Its location in Bury allows it to serve local grid demands while adhering to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices.
Environmental context
The plant's biomass fuel source has a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels, but emissions of particulate matter and NOx are regulated under UK and EU standards. Its location in Bury, a town in Suffolk, is in a rural area with agricultural surroundings, reducing direct impact on densely populated zones. The 5 MW capacity indicates a modest environmental footprint, with operations subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) for biomass combustion.
Frequently asked questions
British Sugar - Bury is located in Bury, United Kingdom, at coordinates 52.2543, 0.7270.
British Sugar - Bury is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning organic materials.
The plant has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass facility.
The plant is owned by British Sugar, a major sugar producer in the UK.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with emissions standards under the Environment Agency and the Industrial Emissions Directive, including Best Available Techniques for combustion.