Overview
Horncliffe Quarry is a 1 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Natural Power. It converts waste into electricity, contributing to the UK's renewable energy mix.
Horncliffe Quarry is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Natural Power and is currently operational. As a small-scale biomass plant, it utilizes waste as its primary fuel source to generate electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which includes emissions standards set by the Environment Agency and compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) for biomass combustion. The UK's renewable energy policies, such as the Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference, support the development of biomass power generation. Horncliffe Quarry plays a role in the local energy grid by providing a modest but consistent supply of renewable electricity. Its use of waste as fuel helps divert materials from landfill and reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives. The facility contributes to the UK's targets for renewable energy generation and waste management.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces landfill disposal and associated methane emissions. Biomass combustion releases CO2, but it is considered carbon-neutral if the biomass is sourced sustainably. The facility's small capacity minimizes local air quality impacts, though emissions of particulates and NOx are regulated under UK and EU standards. Typical biomass plants are sited to balance fuel supply and grid connection.
Frequently asked questions
Horncliffe Quarry is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 53.684200, -2.294700.
Horncliffe Quarry is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant is owned and operated by Natural Power.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and are regulated by the Environment Agency. They also benefit from renewable energy support schemes like the Renewable Obligation.
By converting waste into electricity, Horncliffe Quarry helps reduce landfill use and provides a renewable energy source, supporting the UK's climate goals.