Energy and employment benefits
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The power plant would be designed to have an operational life of at least 25 years and would provide renewable electricity to meet the average needs of up to 37,000 homes. As well as generating electricity, the plant would be capable of supplying renewable heat to industry and businesses in the area. This would reduce the amount of energy otherwise required to provide heat to premises and industrial processes in nearby locations.
The £70m investment also offers potential contract opportunities for local businesses during construction and operational phases. It is expected that over 100 construction jobs would be created during the two-year construction period and 15 permanent operational posts for the life of the plant. On-going supply and maintenance work would also be required at the plant.
The 20MW development would make a significant contribution towards helping the UK meet its 2020 renewable energy targets.
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