Eco2 - A Sector Perspective
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David McDonald – Operations Director
Opportunity in Change
The Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant is a straw-fired power
station being commissioned in Lincolnshire. The project will
generate 38.5MWe using proven, efficient technology
specifically designed for the clean combustion of straw.
Sleaford Timeline:
The Story of Sleaford
Community Partnership
£2m District Heating Infrastructure
Investment
£40k pa to Kirkby la Thorpe & Sleaford
Town Community Funds
£10k Kirkby la Thorpe School Fund
£200k Footpath Improvement Works
£75k Apprenticeships in construction and
operational phases
£20k Sustainability Exhibition Fund
£50k Public Art Fund
£10k Urban Walks Fund
Straw is already produced as a
residue of wheat production
and does not displace food
production.
The CO2 emitted when straw is
burned is equal to the CO2
absorbed as it grows. Hence,
electricity generation from straw
is virtually carbon neutral.
Nutrients are recycled
by incorporating fly ash
in fertiliser products.
Energy from Straw
1. Fuel reception and storage
barn
2. Fuel transport and feed
system
3. Steam boiler
4. Flue gas filter and stack
5. Turbine
6. Generator
7. Condensate system
8. Feed water system
9. Electrical supply and export
system 1
7
5
9
6 8 3
4
2
How a Plant Works
The Vision
The Reality
Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant
Embedded Video – Straw Crane
38.5MW renewable electricity
Output equivalent to 65,000 homes
230,000 tonnes CO2 saved per year
Sleaford Plant Benefits
Biomass fuel supply contracts (£11m pa)
30 jobs in operation; 50 in fuel supply
Ash is recycled for fertiliser
Thank You
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