Foreword
The process of generating heat,
fuel or electricity from waste is known as energy from waste (EfW). Most
commonly, this means via thermal treatment, and like most methods of generating
energy, EfW has its positives and negatives. It finds a use for material that
has already been discarded, is a more sustainable method of waste management
than landfilling and can provide a steady and consistent output of energy known
as ‘baseload’ power. However, one of the concerns associated with EfW is the
emissions that are generated from incineration, but this can be alleviated by
filtering emissions and taking care to adhere to environmental standards. This month sees Wales planning to step up its
EfW facilities. Uskmouth power station near Newport is on track to make the
switch from coal to 100% waste-derived pellets. In addition.........
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- Grass and slurry biogas proposal
- £2.5 million for electric car charging
- Regulation of heat networks to protect
consumers
Markets
- ITM to establish world’s largest electrolyser
manufacturing HQ in Sheffield
Research & Development
- Millions of jobs supported by biomass
- Milestone for British clean energy
Biomass Heat and Power
- Biomass Heat Works! Campaign
- Transition to biomass in Poland
Biogas
- Cow manure to gas funded
- Investment in Canadian biomethane plant
- University of York and
Yorkshire Water team up for AD
- New Irish biomethane injection facility
Energy from Waste
- Preston gets closer to EfW plant
- Uskmouth converts to waste pellets
- Glasgow enters new recycling era with
official opening of city waste and renewable energy hub
- Plans to incinerate waste in Wales
Events
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