Overview
Springfield Farm is a 1.4 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by ONYX. It generates electricity from waste fuel, contributing to the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Springfield Farm is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 51.5824, -0.5575. The facility has a capacity of 1.4 MW and is currently operational, owned and operated by ONYX. It utilizes waste as its primary fuel source, aligning with the UK's strategy to diversify renewable energy generation. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Renewables Obligation and emissions standards set by the Environment Agency. Biomass power plants of this scale are typically deployed in rural or semi-urban areas, supporting local waste management and energy needs. The technology employed is likely a combustion or gasification system suited for waste-derived fuels. Springfield Farm plays a role in the local energy grid by providing a modest but steady supply of renewable electricity. Its use of waste fuel helps reduce landfill dependency and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives. The facility contributes to the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based power. Its small capacity (1.4 MW) limits local air quality impacts, though biomass combustion still releases CO2 and particulates. Proximity to populated areas is a consideration for emissions management. The UK's stringent emissions regulations under the Environment Agency ensure compliance with air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Springfield Farm is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 51.5824, -0.5575. It operates under UK regulations.
Springfield Farm has a capacity of 1.4 MW, making it a small-scale biomass power plant. It uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Springfield Farm is owned and operated by ONYX, a company involved in waste management and renewable energy in the United Kingdom.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the Renewables Obligation, emissions standards set by the Environment Agency, and the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) for larger facilities. They also adhere to sustainability criteria for biomass fuels.
By using waste as fuel, Springfield Farm reduces landfill methane emissions and provides renewable electricity. It supports the UK's net-zero goals and local waste management, though biomass combustion still produces CO2 and requires careful emissions control.