Overview
Crowmarsh Battle Farm (Farm AD) is a 2.3 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Agrivert. It converts agricultural waste into renewable energy.
Crowmarsh Battle Farm (Farm AD) is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.3 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Agrivert, a company specializing in anaerobic digestion and renewable energy. As a farm-scale anaerobic digestion plant, it processes agricultural waste to generate electricity. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes, which support low-carbon electricity generation. Biomass power plants like this one typically use combined heat and power (CHP) technology to maximize efficiency, though specific technical details for this facility are not confirmed. This facility contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets by generating clean electricity from agricultural by-products. Its small scale is typical for on-farm AD plants, which help reduce methane emissions from waste and provide a sustainable energy source for local communities.
Environmental context
The plant's biomass fuel source, agricultural waste, reduces methane emissions that would otherwise occur from decomposition. Its small capacity (2.3 MW) limits local air quality impacts compared to larger fossil fuel plants. The facility supports circular economy principles by converting waste into energy, and its operation is subject to UK emissions regulations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Crowmarsh Battle Farm (Farm AD) is located in the United Kingdom, near Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire.
It is a biomass power plant that uses anaerobic digestion to convert agricultural waste into renewable electricity.
The plant is owned and operated by Agrivert, a company specializing in anaerobic digestion and renewable energy projects.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and may receive support under the Renewable Obligation or Contracts for Difference schemes.
By generating electricity from agricultural waste, the plant reduces methane emissions and supports renewable energy targets, contributing to a circular economy.