Trade and Industry written question – answered am ar 14 Mawrth 2005.
Mr Richard Page
Ceidwadwyr, South West Hertfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many biomass power plants have been built in England under the Renewables Obligation Order 2002.
Mike O'Brien
Minister of State (Energy & e-Commerce), Department of Trade and Industry
The number of new bio-energy power stations commissioned in England since 2002 and accredited by Ofgem to receive Renewable Obligation Certificates is four. They are:
| Station | Commissioned |
|---|---|
| Peabody Trust, Surrey | 1 May 2002 |
| Thornton Power Station, Lancashire | 1 June 2002 |
| Weston Industrial Estate, Worcestershire | 1 May 2002 |
| Holsworthy Biogas, Devon | 1 April 2002 |
This listing does not include those stations holding ROC's under the co-firing provisions of the Renewables Obligation, or those currently under construction.
Yes4 people think so
No4 people think not
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