Overview
Danes Moss Landfill Site is a 1.6 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Waste Recycling Group. It generates electricity from waste, contributing to the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Danes Moss Landfill Site is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1.6 MW. The facility is owned by Waste Recycling Group and is currently operational, converting waste into electricity as part of the country's renewable energy infrastructure. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for waste-to-energy facilities, which includes compliance with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) 2010/75/EU. As a small-scale biomass plant, it utilizes waste as its primary fuel, aligning with the UK's strategy to reduce landfill and generate low-carbon energy. This facility plays a role in local waste management by diverting waste from landfills and generating electricity for the grid. Its small capacity suggests it serves a localized area, contributing to the UK's renewable energy mix and supporting circular economy goals.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. Its small capacity of 1.6 MW limits its overall emissions, but the combustion process still produces CO2 and other pollutants. The facility is subject to UK emissions standards and the IED, ensuring best available techniques (BAT) are applied to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Danes Moss Landfill Site is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 53.240400, -2.145300.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity from waste.
The plant has a capacity of 1.6 MW.
The plant is owned by Waste Recycling Group.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), which sets emission limits and requires the use of best available techniques (BAT).