Overview
Cross Green ERF is an operational biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, owned by Veolia. It has a capacity of 11.6 MW and uses waste as fuel.
Cross Green ERF is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, owned and operated by Veolia. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy generation with a capacity of 11.6 MW, utilizing waste as its primary fuel source. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the UK's environmental legislation, including the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) transposed into UK law. As a biomass facility using waste, it is subject to strict emission limits and monitoring requirements to minimize environmental impact. Cross Green ERF plays a role in the UK's energy from waste sector, converting non-recyclable waste into electricity. This helps reduce landfill use and provides a local source of renewable energy, supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, combustion of waste can release pollutants such as dioxins and heavy metals, requiring advanced emission control systems. The facility's location in an urban area necessitates careful management of air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Cross Green ERF is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 53.7882° N, -1.5036° W.
Cross Green ERF is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Cross Green ERF is owned by Veolia, a global company specializing in optimized resource management.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive, which set limits on emissions of pollutants such as NOx, SO2, and particulates.
By converting waste into electricity, Cross Green ERF reduces landfill use and generates renewable energy, supporting the UK's climate goals.