Overview
Cannington Cold Stores is a 3.3 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Cannington Cold Stores Ltd / Cannington Bioenergy. It generates renewable energy from biomass fuel.
Cannington Cold Stores is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 3.3 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Cannington Cold Stores Ltd / Cannington Bioenergy and is currently operational. As a biomass plant, it contributes to the UK's renewable energy generation mix. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Renewables Obligation and environmental permitting under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. Biomass power plants in the UK are subject to emission limits for pollutants such as NOx and particulates, and must source sustainable biomass to comply with sustainability criteria. This facility plays a role in local energy supply, potentially providing power to the cold storage operations and the grid. Its relatively small capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation, but it supports the UK's transition to low-carbon energy sources.
Environmental context
As a biomass power plant, Cannington Cold Stores uses organic materials for fuel, which can have lower net CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels if sourced sustainably. However, biomass combustion still releases NOx and particulates, requiring emission controls. The plant's location in a rural area may reduce local air quality impacts, but proximity to agricultural land could provide a steady fuel supply. The UK's strict sustainability criteria help ensure that biomass use does not harm ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Cannington Cold Stores is located in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.144400, -3.096900.
Cannington Cold Stores is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning organic materials such as wood pellets or agricultural waste.
The plant has a capacity of 3.3 megawatts (MW), which is typical for a small-scale biomass facility.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which set emission limits for pollutants. They also need to meet sustainability criteria under the Renewables Obligation to ensure biomass is sourced responsibly.
Biomass power can reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels if the biomass is sustainably sourced. However, combustion still produces air pollutants like NOx and particulates, requiring proper emission controls.