Overview
Risley Sets 13 & 14 is a 2.1 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Biffa. It generates electricity from waste fuel, contributing to the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Risley Sets 13 & 14 is a biomass power plant located in Risley, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.1 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Biffa, a leading waste management company, and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. This small-scale plant plays a role in the UK's distributed energy generation landscape. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Renewables Obligation. Biomass power plants in the UK are subject to emission limits for pollutants such as NOx and SOx, and must comply with sustainability criteria for fuel sourcing. The technology employed at Risley Sets 13 & 14 is typical for small-scale biomass facilities, often using combustion or gasification processes. As a biomass plant, Risley Sets 13 & 14 contributes to local waste management by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill use and associated methane emissions. Its location in the North West of England supports regional grid stability and provides a renewable energy source for the local community. The plant's small capacity means it has a relatively modest environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Environmental context
The plant uses waste as fuel, which helps divert material from landfills and reduces methane emissions. Biomass combustion releases CO2, but it is considered carbon-neutral if the fuel is sourced sustainably. The facility's small capacity (2.1 MW) limits its overall emissions, and it operates under UK emission standards for NOx, SOx, and particulates. Proximity to populated areas is typical for such facilities, but modern abatement technologies minimize local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Risley Sets 13 & 14 is located in Risley, United Kingdom, with coordinates 53.4354 N, -2.5057 W.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning waste fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 2.1 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned and operated by Biffa, a UK-based waste management company.
Biomass plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which set emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SOx, and the Renewables Obligation, which incentivizes renewable energy generation.