Overview
Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park is a 7 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, converting waste into energy. It is operated by AmeyCespa and serves the local community.
Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park is a biomass power plant located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. With a capacity of 7 MW, it is a small-scale facility that converts waste into electricity, contributing to the region's renewable energy mix. The plant is owned and operated by AmeyCespa, a waste management company. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which includes the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and the Renewable Obligation scheme. Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with strict emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates, and are subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions. The plant uses biomass as its primary fuel, which is considered a low-carbon energy source compared to fossil fuels. The Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park plays a key role in local waste management and energy generation, diverting waste from landfills and providing electricity to the grid. Its small capacity suggests it serves a local community or industrial area, contributing to the UK's renewable energy targets and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's use of biomass as fuel reduces reliance on fossil fuels and helps lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or gas. However, biomass combustion still produces SOx, NOx, and particulates, which are regulated under UK and EU standards. Located in Milton Keynes, a densely populated area, the plant's emissions are subject to strict monitoring to protect air quality. The facility's small scale limits its environmental footprint, but its proximity to urban areas necessitates compliance with local air quality regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, at coordinates 52.067200, -0.814900.
It is a biomass power plant that converts waste into electricity, with a capacity of 7 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by AmeyCespa, a waste management company.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and the Renewable Obligation scheme, which set limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions.
By generating electricity from waste biomass, the plant reduces landfill use and provides low-carbon energy to the grid, supporting UK renewable energy targets.