Overview
Deerplay Landfill Site is a 2 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by CAIRD ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. It generates electricity from waste fuel.
Deerplay Landfill Site is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2 MW. The facility is owned and operated by CAIRD ENVIRONMENTAL LTD and is currently operational. As a small-scale biomass plant, it contributes to the UK's renewable energy generation from waste sources. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) transposed into UK law. Biomass plants of this size typically use combustion technology to convert waste into electricity, and are subject to emission limits for pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and particulates. This facility plays a role in managing waste while generating electricity, supporting local grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its small capacity indicates a local or community-scale operation, contributing to the UK's renewable energy targets and waste management strategies.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel helps divert material from landfills, reducing methane emissions and providing a renewable energy source. However, biomass combustion releases CO2 and other pollutants, though at lower net emissions compared to fossil fuels. Located in a rural area, the facility's environmental impact is managed through regulatory permits and emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Deerplay Landfill Site is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 53.75° N, -2.22° W.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity from waste fuel, with a capacity of 2 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by CAIRD ENVIRONMENTAL LTD.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Industrial Emissions Directive, which set emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SOx.
By converting waste into electricity, the plant reduces landfill methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source, supporting UK renewable energy targets.