Granville Ecopark Biomass Power Plant | United Kingdom

Granville Ecopark is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 54.491000, -6.812100. It has a capacity of 3 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. The plant is operational and owned by Granville Ecopark. The facility uses biomass as its primary fuel, a renewable energy source. In the United Kingdom, biomass power plants operate under regulations such as the Renewable Obligation and the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits and requires Best Available Techniques (BAT) for environmental protection. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve local energy needs or feed into the grid. As a biomass facility, Granville Ecopark contributes to the UK's renewable energy mix and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in a rural area likely minimizes local air quality impacts. The plant supports the UK's net-zero emissions target by generating electricity from sustainable biomass sources.

The plant uses biomass, a renewable fuel that can have lower net CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels, though lifecycle emissions depend on feedstock sourcing. Its small capacity (3 MW) limits the scale of emissions. The location in a rural area reduces exposure to populated zones, minimizing local air quality concerns. Compliance with EU Industrial Emissions Directive ensures emission controls are in place.