Broughall Fields Farm Biomass Power Plant, United Kingdom

Broughall Fields Farm is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.4 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Grocontinental/Whitchurch Biogas and is currently operational. As a biomass plant, it generates electricity by combusting organic materials, such as agricultural residues or purpose-grown energy crops. 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 legislation. Biomass plants of this scale are typically designed to meet strict emission limits for particulate matter, NOx, and SOx. The technology used is likely a combustion boiler coupled with a steam turbine or an organic Rankine cycle, common for small-scale biomass facilities. Broughall Fields Farm plays a role in the UK's renewable energy generation, supporting the country's transition to low-carbon power. Its relatively small capacity suggests it may serve local energy needs or feed into the grid under renewable energy incentive schemes. The use of biomass as a fuel source can contribute to waste reduction and sustainable energy production, though lifecycle emissions depend on fuel sourcing and supply chain practices.

The plant's biomass fuel source has implications for local air quality and carbon emissions. While biomass is considered renewable, combustion releases CO2, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce direct exposure to populated zones, but fuel transport and storage can affect local ecosystems. Compliance with UK emissions regulations helps mitigate environmental impact.