Balderton is a 20.3 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by SPEP. Ranked #25 of 239 biomass plants in the United Kingdom, it accounts for 0.27% of the country's total biomass capacity of 7,396 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United Kingdom is Drax Power Station at 3,960 MW, making Balderton 195 times smaller. Nearby plants include West Burton (2012 MW, Coal), Cottam (2008 MW, Coal), and Ratcliffe (2000 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Lincolnshire, approximately 30 km northeast of Nottingham.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 591. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #18,966 worldwide by installed capacity
- #454 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
SPEP operates 3 plants totalling 909 MW
508 plants within 100 km, 37,328 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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