Renewable Energy Plant - Combined Heat and Power
Key advantages of anaerobic treatment compared with more conventional aerobic systems are the reduced output of residual solids and the supply of biogas. Electricity is produced from combined heat and power (CHP) generators along with surplus heat which can be used on site.
The electricity generated can either be used on site (to replace bought-in power), or sold to the national power grid at a premium over purchased electricity costs, under a ROCs (Renewable Obligation Certificate) contract. Electricity sales should offset a considerable proportion of treatment costs.
Allocation of double ROCs (from April 2009) for anaerobic digestion and other renewable systems will enable biogas powered CHP plants to receive a price of about 16p per kW/hr of electricity produced.
Clearfleau is working with a leading provider of CHP units. These will be tailored to the expected biogas flow. The CHP unit can be included in the overall capital equipment and installation cost. However, Clearfleau is also able to offer finance for CHP units based on revenue or lease-to-buy.
Clearfleau Anaerobic plants are designed to suit the specific waste stream and can be installed on a confined site. The biogas potential is assessed in advance and the appropriate CHP unit selected to fit output and finance requirements.
For more information and to arrange a site visit, please call 0844 477 6292 or email info@clearfleau.com
