What is Warboys Green Energy?
The Warboys Green Energy Project is one of a series of planned smaller-scale thermal processing facilities to recover energy from Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), which is residual waste after recycling. The project will generate up to 8 MW electricity for export to the National Grid, enough to power approximately 21,000 homes or to power UK industry. The project is located on land previously consented… Read more →
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Where is the site?
The site is located on the site of the old Warboys landfill on Puddock Road, Warboys, PE28 2TX.
It is an optimum location for this type of development due to the previous planning approval for an Energy Recovery Facility, the site’s history of industrial activity and low visual impact.
The site is adjacent to an operating recycling facility - Woodford Recycling - so it is a perfect place for them as a supplier to the project.
The Cambridgeshire region is currently… Read more →
What will it deliver?
Green energy
The facility will produce up to 8 MW of electricity for the National Grid - enough to power approximately 21,000 homes.
By producing energy rather than sending waste to landfill or overseas, it reduces the UK’s reliance on other sources of energy such as natural gas.
Landfill & waste export diversion
The facility will process residual material after recycling. This will divert up to 90,000 tonnes of waste each year from going to landfill or overseas and allows valuable energy to be recovered from it.
Over 20 years this is a diversion of 1.75 million tonnes of waste from these outlets.
Carbon footprint reduction
Through local and regional supply contracts the project will significantly reduce the mileage that waste has to travel before energy recovery, therefore reducing the emissions associated with transport and haulage.
Likewise by diverting waste from landfill and overseas export the emissions associated with these activities are eliminated. The electricity generated will offset electricity generation from fossil fuels.
Employment
The operational project will deliver around 20 permanent jobs which will involve specialist training to create transferable skills in the renewables and infrastructure industries.
During the construction period there will be approximately 60 jobs created directly and indirectly through the direct supply chain and support network.
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"Energy from Waste (after recycling) can support low-carbon domestic heating, energy-intensive industries, aviation, and more. At the same time, it could attract important investment into communities and create jobs across the country as we recover from the economic shock of COVID-19."
Frequently asked questions
What material will be processed by the facility?
The facility will process non-hazardous Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). RDF is a generic term used to describe waste from municipal or commercial sources that is residual (i.e. non-recyclable mixed waste)… Read more →
Will there be any new jobs? How many?
The operational project will deliver around 20 permanent jobs which will involve specialist training to create transferable skills in the renewables and infrastructure industries. During the… Read more →
What role will the project play in tackling climate change?
Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF) are recognised in national waste strategies as a sustainable solution. This project will form part of a portfolio of smaller-scale Energy Recovery Facilities which… Read more →
Wide reaching benefits
We will bring around 60 construction jobs and 20 permanent jobs to Warboys and the surrounding area. The facility will divert waste from going to landfill and contribute to the UK's future energy security.
Tell us what you think
We'd really like to get your thoughts on what you think of the new Warboys Energy project. Whether you are a supporter or have reservations, get in touch.
Warboys has a proud history
Between 1891 and 1984 there was a thriving brickworks near Warboys, providing employment for many of the residents, complete with its three iconic chimneys.
We are building partnerships
To realise the Warboys Energy project, we are working with many brilliant people and some of the best companies in the field of green energy recovery.
"Until we reach a point where we no longer produce residual waste, we need to be managing it in the most efficient way."
Professor Margaret Bates