Overview
Brocklesby - Crosslands Lane is a 3.5 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by BioConstruct. It generates renewable electricity from biomass fuel.
Brocklesby - Crosslands Lane is a biomass power plant located in Brocklesby, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 3.5 MW. It is owned and operated by BioConstruct, a company specializing in renewable energy projects. The plant is operational and contributes to the UK's renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Renewables Obligation and emissions standards aligned with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. Biomass power plants of this scale typically use combustion or gasification technology to convert organic materials into electricity. The UK has a growing biomass sector, supported by sustainability criteria for fuel sourcing. As a small-scale biomass plant, Brocklesby - Crosslands Lane provides local renewable energy generation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It supports the UK's net-zero emissions target by displacing carbon-intensive power. The plant's location in a rural area minimizes local air quality impacts, though biomass combustion still emits CO2 and particulates, managed through emission controls.
Environmental context
The plant uses biomass fuel, which is considered renewable but emits CO2 and particulates during combustion. Its small capacity (3.5 MW) limits overall emissions. Located in a rural area, local air quality impacts are minimal. The UK's strict emission standards under the Industrial Emissions Directive require appropriate abatement technologies. Biomass sourcing must meet sustainability criteria to ensure net carbon benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Brocklesby - Crosslands Lane is located in Brocklesby, United Kingdom, with coordinates 53.7782° N, -0.6639° E.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by combusting organic materials such as wood pellets or agricultural residues.
The plant has a capacity of 3.5 megawatts (MW), which is typical for a small-scale biomass facility.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) for emission limits, the Renewables Obligation for subsidies, and sustainability criteria for fuel sourcing to ensure net carbon savings.
By generating electricity from biomass, the plant provides renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting the UK's net-zero emissions target. Emissions are controlled to meet regulatory standards.