Overview
Reepham Road (Waste AD) is a 1.5 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Future Biogas Ltd. It converts waste into renewable energy.
Reepham Road (Waste AD) is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 1.5 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Future Biogas Ltd and is classified as operational. As a small-scale biomass plant, it contributes to the UK's renewable energy mix by generating electricity from waste materials. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes incentives such as the Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) and Contracts for Difference (CfD). Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with emission limits set by the Environment Agency under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The technology typically involves anaerobic digestion or combustion of organic waste to produce biogas, which is then used to generate electricity. This facility plays a role in local waste management and renewable energy generation, helping to reduce landfill waste and lower carbon emissions. Its small capacity suggests it serves a local community or industrial site, contributing to the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
Biomass power plants like Reepham Road (Waste AD) use organic waste as fuel, which can help reduce methane emissions from landfills. However, combustion still releases CO2, though it is considered carbon-neutral if the biomass is sourced sustainably. The plant's small capacity (1.5 MW) limits its local air quality impact, but proximity to populated areas may require adherence to strict emission controls under UK regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Reepham Road (Waste AD) is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 52.700800, 1.202800.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity from waste materials, with a capacity of 1.5 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by Future Biogas Ltd.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and emission limits set by the Environment Agency. They may also participate in renewable energy incentive schemes like Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs).
By converting waste into energy, the plant reduces landfill use and associated methane emissions, supporting the UK's renewable energy and net-zero targets.