Overview
Glasgow Renewable Energy and Recycling Centre (Waste AD) is a 5 MW biomass power plant in Glasgow, United Kingdom, owned by Viridor. It converts waste into energy using anaerobic digestion.
The Glasgow Renewable Energy and Recycling Centre (Waste AD) is a biomass power plant located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. With a capacity of 5 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the UK's renewable energy sector. The plant is owned by Viridor and is currently operational. The plant uses anaerobic digestion technology to process waste and generate electricity. This technology aligns with the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes. The facility contributes to the UK's targets for reducing landfill waste and increasing renewable energy generation. Environmentally, the plant helps divert organic waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions. It provides a local source of renewable energy for the Glasgow area, supporting the city's sustainability goals. The facility's small capacity means it has a lower environmental footprint compared to larger biomass plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of biomass fuel and anaerobic digestion technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfilling. Located in an urban area, it helps manage local waste while generating renewable energy. The small capacity minimizes air pollutant emissions, and the facility operates under UK environmental regulations, including the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The Glasgow Renewable Energy and Recycling Centre is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, at coordinates 55.834000, -4.244700.
It is a biomass power plant that uses anaerobic digestion to convert waste into electricity.
The plant is owned by Viridor, a leading UK waste management and recycling company.
The plant has a capacity of 5 MW, making it a small-scale renewable energy facility.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and may participate in the Renewable Obligation scheme, which supports renewable electricity generation.