The UK’s second commercial straw-burning power plant near Sleaford
Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant is the UK’s second commercial straw-burning power plant near Sleaford. You can read about the first CHP of this type here.
The experience of the agricultural residue using is extremely relevant for Ukraine! Agrobiomass is a raw material for energy production available in huge quantities. We have selected photos that demonstrate how technological the process is. This is an example of the circular economy.
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- Output: 38,5 MWe + 1MWth.
- Fuel: straw and up to 20% wood chips.
- Fuel consumption: 240 000 tonnes/year.
- Cost of the facility: whole project £165m.
- Start of operation: 2014.
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.02.40.png)
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.05.24.png)
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.06.32.png)
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.03.16.png)
A power plant that burns straw and produces electricity has the following advantages:
- Generates enough electricity to power 70,000 homes;
- Produces energy using environmentally friendly fuel sources;
- Saves 150,000 tonnes of CO2 per year;
- Helps the UK to achieve its renewable energy targets;
- Supports the nation’s energy security.
Technology
The Plant uses proven technology designed for the clean and efficient combustion of straw from crop residue (75%), which is sourced mainly from farms within a 50-mile radius of Sleaford and 25% wood chips to generate heat and power. Ash produced by the Plant is recycled as agricultural fertiliser.
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.01.34.png)
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.00.30.png)
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.06.05.png)
![Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant — це друга у Великій Британії комерційна ТЕЦ, що спалює солому](https://uabio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Znimok-ekrana-2022-10-21-o-14.06.19.png)
In addition to electricity generation, surplus heat produced by the combustion process is harnessed and connected to a district heating network to heat Sleaford’s public swimming pool, bowling centre, town football club, a primary school and the North Kesteven District Council offices. This heat is provided free of charge by the Plant.