Overview
Netley Landfill Site Hampshire (Extension) is a 1.2 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operational under Hampshire Waste Services. It generates electricity from waste fuel, contributing to local renewable energy capacity.
Netley Landfill Site Hampshire (Extension) is a biomass power plant located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, with an operational capacity of 1.2 MW. The facility is owned by Hampshire Waste Services, ONYX, and Power Plant Services, and it utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. As a small-scale biomass plant, it plays a role in the UK's renewable energy landscape by converting landfill gas or waste into electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the UK, which includes emissions standards set by the Environment Agency and compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) as part of EU-derived regulations. Biomass plants of this scale typically use combustion or gasification technology to generate power, and the 1.2 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation. Environmentally, the plant contributes to waste management by utilizing waste material for energy production, reducing methane emissions from landfills. Its location in Hampshire supports local grid stability and provides a renewable energy source for the region. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the UK's energy mix and waste-to-energy initiatives.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel helps divert material from landfills, reducing methane emissions and providing a renewable energy source. Its small capacity (1.2 MW) limits its overall emissions footprint, but proximity to populated areas may require adherence to strict air quality standards under UK regulations. Typical waste-to-energy plants employ combustion with emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 50.8894° N, -1.3374° W.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 1.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and regulations from the Environment Agency, including emission limits for pollutants like NOx and particulates.
By converting waste into energy, the plant reduces landfill methane emissions and provides renewable electricity, supporting the UK's waste management and clean energy goals.