Poplars Anaerobic Digestion Facility (Waste AD)— 6 MW Biomass
Poplars Anaerobic Digestion Facility is a 6 MW biomass power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Biffa. Commissioned in an unspecified year, it utilizes anaerobic digestion technology for energy production. Ranked #67 of 239 biomass plants in the United Kingdom, this facility contributes 0.08% 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 Poplars 660 times smaller. Nearby plants include Heartlands Power Station (100 MW, Gas), Bloxwich Battery (41 MW, Storage), and Oldbury (40 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the West Midlands region, approximately 30 km northwest of Birmingham.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 1,393. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #27,330 worldwide by installed capacity
- #861 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Biffa operates 29 plants totalling 83 MW
418 plants within 100 km, 16,081 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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