Margam Green Energy Plant— 40 MW Biomass
Margam Green Energy Plant is a 40 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Glennmont Partners and commissioned in 2017. Ranked #12 of 239 biomass plants in the United Kingdom. Its 40 MW represents 0.54% of the United Kingdom'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 Margam 99 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Aberthaw B (1,586 MW, Coal), Aberthaw Power Station Biomass (1,500 MW, Biomass), and Baglan Bay CCGT (520 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Wales, approximately 30 km west of Cardiff.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 348. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #15,126 worldwide by installed capacity
- #273 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Glennmont Partners operates 1 plants totalling 40 MW
381 plants within 100 km, 19,225 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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