Overview
Maw Green Landfill Site Cheshire (Extension) is a 2 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Waste Recycling Group. It generates electricity from waste fuel.
Maw Green Landfill Site Cheshire (Extension) is a biomass power plant located in Cheshire, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2 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 regulatory framework of the UK's environmental permitting system, which implements the EU Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste incineration and biomass combustion. As a small-scale biomass facility, it is subject to emission limits for pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. This facility plays a role in diverting waste from landfills while generating low-carbon electricity for the local grid. Its small capacity makes it suitable for distributed generation, supporting community energy needs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives.
Environmental context
The plant uses waste as fuel, which reduces methane emissions from landfill decomposition and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. Located in Cheshire, the facility is subject to UK emission standards for biomass combustion, including limits on dioxins and heavy metals. Its small scale minimizes local air quality impacts, though proximity to populated areas requires careful monitoring of particulate emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cheshire, United Kingdom, at coordinates 53.1139 N, -2.4228 W.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity from waste fuel, with a capacity of 2 MW.
The plant is owned by Waste Recycling Group.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which implement the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. This includes emission limits for NOx, SOx, and particulates, as well as Best Available Techniques for waste incineration.
By converting waste into electricity, the plant reduces landfill methane emissions and provides low-carbon power to the grid, supporting the UK's renewable energy targets.