Carousel Dairy AD Plant (Farm AD) - 1.5 MW Biomass Power Plant in the United Kingdom

Carousel Dairy AD Plant (Farm AD) is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1.5 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Tamar Energy, a company specializing in anaerobic digestion and renewable energy. As a farm-based anaerobic digestion plant, it processes agricultural waste to generate electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which includes the Renewable Obligation (RO) and Contracts for Difference (CfD) schemes that support renewable energy generation. Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with environmental permitting requirements set by the Environment Agency, including emission limits for pollutants such as NOx and SOx. The 1.5 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for biomass plants. By converting farm waste into energy, the Carousel Dairy AD Plant contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets and reduces methane emissions from agricultural waste. It supports local farming communities by providing a sustainable waste management solution and contributes to the grid's decarbonization efforts.

The plant's use of biomass fuel, primarily agricultural waste, results in lower CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels, though it still produces some NOx and SOx. Its small capacity and rural location minimize local air quality impacts. The facility helps reduce methane emissions from manure storage, a potent greenhouse gas, and supports circular economy principles in agriculture.