Overview
Lamby Way Landfill Site is a 4 MW biomass power plant in Cardiff, United Kingdom, operated by South Wales Power Ltd. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Lamby Way Landfill Site is a biomass power plant located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 4 MW. The facility is owned by South Wales Power Ltd and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant utilizes landfill gas as its primary fuel, a common practice in the UK's waste-to-energy sector. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes emissions standards aligned with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and national climate targets. The 4 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for biomass power generation. As a landfill gas facility, Lamby Way Landfill Site helps mitigate methane emissions from waste decomposition while generating electricity for the local grid. Its location in Cardiff supports the city's sustainability goals and provides a reliable source of renewable energy to the surrounding community.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Its location in an urban area near Cardiff means it serves a populated region, but modern emissions controls help minimize local air quality impacts. The 4 MW capacity is modest, contributing to the UK's renewable energy mix without significant environmental burden.
Frequently asked questions
Lamby Way Landfill Site is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.4983, -3.1222.
It is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas as fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned by South Wales Power Ltd.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with emissions standards under the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which implement the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, and meet renewable energy obligations.