Overview
Tarbothill Landfill Site is a 2.2 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Waste Recycling Group. It generates electricity from waste fuel.
Tarbothill Landfill Site is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 57.2122, -2.0745. The facility is operational and owned by Waste Recycling Group, generating electricity from waste fuel with a capacity of 2.2 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Environmental Permitting Regulations and emissions standards aligned with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. Biomass plants in the UK typically use advanced combustion technologies and adhere to strict emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates. This facility contributes to the UK's renewable energy mix by converting waste into electricity, supporting local waste management and grid stability. Its small capacity suggests a role in community-scale energy supply or landfill gas utilization.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel reduces landfill methane emissions and provides renewable energy. Its small capacity and location in a rural area minimize local air quality impacts. The UK's stringent emissions regulations ensure compliance with Best Available Techniques for biomass combustion.
Frequently asked questions
Tarbothill Landfill Site is located in the United Kingdom at coordinates 57.2122, -2.0745.
Tarbothill Landfill Site is a biomass power plant that generates electricity from waste fuel.
The plant has a capacity of 2.2 MW, making it a small-scale biomass facility.
The plant is owned by Waste Recycling Group.
Biomass power plants in the UK must comply with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and emissions standards derived from the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, including Best Available Techniques for combustion.