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This anaerobic digestion (AD) plant will supply ‘green gas’ to the town of Attleborough for most of the year
“Despite this huge change to the gas supply, homeowners will not notice any difference during the transition to green gas, as the biomethane molecule is identical to that of natural gas, its fossil fuel equivalent,” he adds.
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This timely expansion ties in well with the legislation changes coming into force in 2023, regarding the compulsory requirement of separate food waste collection in England.
“The plant is designed to have the capability to process both commercial and domestic food waste into energy but can also utilise agricultural waste. That capability allows flexibility in the sense that there will always be organic waste to process, and so a reliable energy source for the town.
Marc continued: “Local food waste collection not only provides feedstock for the AD plant, but also reduces transportation and haulage requirements, again contributing to reducing overall carbon emissions, providing a sustainable approach to energy generation and reducing disposal costs to businesses and councils.
“The development works are a really exciting opportunity for the town of Attleborough and it demonstrates how a sustainable approach to supplying gas can be implemented in local towns. Hopefully, we will see projects like this replicated across the country in subsequent years.”
“The UK alone produces around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste annually, and globally food waste contributes to between 6-8% of carbon emissions every year. That’s why utilising food waste and generating sustainable energy is crucial for decarbonising our planet.”
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A waste management solution The expansion of the plant will provide Norfolk businesses and residents with a local food waste facility which has the capacity to process 100,000 tonnes of waste per annum. Local residents and businesses can sustainably dispose of their food waste, with minimal carbon emissions from road transport, while helping the environment by reducing methane emissions.
Privilege Finance specialise in funding projects which reduce carbon and mitigate against climate change. Their work has seen over one million UK households being powered by green energy. “The project at Attleborough is especially exciting for us to develop and fund, as the upgrades are enabling a true circular economy approach,” Marc concluded.
The UK alone produces around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste annually, and globally food waste contributes to between 6-8% of carbon emissions every year. That’s why utilising food waste and generating sustainable energy is crucial for decarbonising our planet.
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