Singleton Birch (Farm AD) - 1.5 MW Biomass Power Plant in the United Kingdom

Singleton Birch (Farm 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 Singleton Birch and is currently operational. As a biomass plant, it contributes to the UK's renewable energy generation mix. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Renewables Obligation and the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) as retained in UK law. Biomass power plants typically use organic materials such as wood pellets or agricultural waste to generate electricity, and they are subject to emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SOx. This facility plays a role in the local energy grid by providing a small but steady supply of renewable power. Its operation supports the UK's targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the share of energy from renewable sources. The plant's location in the UK benefits from established biomass supply chains and grid infrastructure.

The plant uses biomass as fuel, which is considered a renewable energy source but still produces CO2 emissions, though typically lower than fossil fuels. The small capacity of 1.5 MW means its environmental footprint is relatively modest. Biomass plants can have local air quality impacts if not properly controlled. The UK's regulatory framework ensures compliance with emission standards.