Overview
Greengairs Landfill Scheme Phase I is a 1.9 MW biomass power plant in Greengairs, United Kingdom, operated by Waste Recycling Group. It generates electricity from waste gas.
Greengairs Landfill Scheme Phase I is a biomass power plant located in Greengairs, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1.9 MW. The facility is owned by Waste Recycling Group and is currently operational, contributing 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 Renewables Obligation. As a landfill gas facility, it captures methane from waste decomposition to generate electricity, a common technology for small-scale biomass power in the region. The facility plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by converting landfill gas into energy, supporting local grid stability and waste management. Its small capacity reflects a typical scale for landfill gas projects in the UK.
Environmental context
The plant uses landfill gas as fuel, which reduces methane emissions from waste decomposition. Located in a rural area of North Lanarkshire, it has minimal impact on populated areas. The 1.9 MW capacity indicates a small environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Greengairs Landfill Scheme Phase I is located in Greengairs, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity from landfill gas, a renewable energy source.
The plant has a capacity of 1.9 megawatts (MW), typical for a small-scale landfill gas facility.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and may benefit from the Renewables Obligation, which incentivizes renewable energy generation.
By capturing methane from landfill waste and converting it to electricity, the plant reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides renewable energy to the grid.