Overview
Fibrepower Slough is a 50 MW biomass power plant in Slough, United Kingdom, owned by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE). It converts waste into electricity, supporting the UK's renewable energy targets.
Fibrepower Slough is a biomass power plant located in Slough, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 50 MW. Owned by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), the facility is operational and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. This scale places it among medium-sized biomass plants in the UK, contributing to the country's diversified renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes emissions standards aligned with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU and Best Available Techniques (BAT) for biomass combustion. As a waste-to-energy facility, it benefits from incentives under the Renewables Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes, promoting low-carbon electricity generation. Fibrepower Slough plays a role in local waste management by converting non-recyclable waste into energy, reducing landfill use. Its location in an industrial area near Slough supports grid stability and provides clean electricity to the region, aligning with the UK's net-zero emissions goals.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based power. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, though modern emission controls mitigate these impacts. Proximity to populated areas necessitates compliance with UK air quality standards. The facility's 50 MW capacity is modest, limiting its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Fibrepower Slough is located in Slough, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.5244, -0.6277.
Fibrepower Slough is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Fibrepower Slough is owned by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), a major energy company in the United Kingdom.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emissions control, as well as national air quality standards and renewable energy incentives.
By converting waste into electricity, Fibrepower Slough reduces landfill methane emissions and provides low-carbon energy, supporting the UK's net-zero targets.