Ferrybridge Multi-fuel— 79 MW Biomass
Ferrybridge Multi-fuel is a 79 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE). Ranked #4 of 239 biomass plants in the United Kingdom, it represents 1.07% 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 Ferrybridge 50.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Drax Power Station (3,960 MW, Biomass), Drax (1,980 MW, Coal), and Eggborough (1,960 MW, Coal). The facility is located in West Yorkshire, approximately 30 km from Leeds.
11 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 202. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #11,276 worldwide by installed capacity
- #120 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) operates 50 plants totalling 1,536 MW
389 plants within 100 km, 33,530 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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