Tyrone Energy 1 Biomass Power Plant, United Kingdom

Tyrone Energy 1 is a biomass power plant located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 54.8521° N, -7.4065° W. It has a capacity of 2.1 MW and is currently operational. The plant is owned by Mr Tim Traill and operates within the UK's renewable energy sector. The plant uses biomass as its primary fuel, a renewable energy source derived from organic materials. In the UK, biomass power plants are regulated under the Renewable Energy Directive and must comply with sustainability criteria. The plant's relatively small capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation. As a biomass facility, Tyrone Energy 1 supports the UK's transition to low-carbon energy. It contributes to local grid stability and provides renewable electricity to the surrounding area. The plant's operation aligns with national goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy capacity.

Biomass power generation involves combustion of organic materials, which releases CO2 but is considered carbon-neutral if sourced sustainably. The plant's small capacity (2.1 MW) limits its local air quality impact. Proximity to populated areas is a consideration for emissions of particulate matter and NOx. The UK's regulatory framework under the Environment Agency sets emission limits for biomass plants to protect local environments.