Overview
May Farm Anaerobic Digester (Farm AD) is a 2.4 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Barway Farms Limited/Shropshire Energy. It converts organic matter into renewable electricity.
May Farm Anaerobic Digester (Farm AD) is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.4 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Barway Farms Limited in partnership with Shropshire Energy, and it is currently operational. As a farm-based anaerobic digester, it processes organic materials to generate renewable energy, contributing to the UK's distributed energy landscape. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes. Anaerobic digestion technology is well-established in the UK, with many farm-scale plants supporting agricultural waste management and local energy production. The 2.4 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for biomass power generation. Environmentally, the plant reduces methane emissions from organic waste by capturing biogas for electricity generation. It supports local grid stability and provides a sustainable waste management solution for the region. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes impacts on densely populated zones, aligning with typical farm AD operations.
Environmental context
The plant's biomass fuel source and small scale (2.4 MW) result in a relatively low CO2 footprint compared to fossil fuel plants. Its rural location reduces exposure to populated areas, and anaerobic digestion technology is considered a low-emission renewable energy source. The facility contributes to circular economy principles by converting agricultural waste into energy.
Frequently asked questions
May Farm Anaerobic Digester is located in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 52.4546 N, 0.3521 E. It is a farm-based facility operated by Barway Farms Limited and Shropshire Energy.
It is a biomass power plant using anaerobic digestion technology to convert organic waste into biogas for electricity generation, with a capacity of 2.4 MW.
The plant is owned by Barway Farms Limited and operated in partnership with Shropshire Energy.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes, as well as environmental permitting under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. Emissions are regulated to meet air quality standards.
Anaerobic digestion reduces methane emissions from organic waste, produces renewable energy, and creates digestate that can be used as fertilizer. It supports waste management and circular economy goals.