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Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant is a straw-fired power station that is planned for Lincolnshire. The project combines the environmental benefits of renewable power generation with more local economic benefits that will put Sleaford at the heart of a new market for the supply of straw.
The project has significant national and regional benefits, as summarised below:
- 40MW renewable energy in base load operation
- Output equivalent to 65,000 homes
- 250,000 tonnes CO2 saved per year
- Local straw contracts c.£6m p.a.
- 30 jobs in operation; 50 in fuel supply
- Ash is recycled for fertiliser
North Kesteven District Council resolved to grant planning permission to the project on 4 November 2008. Eco2 looks forward to forging lasting partnerships with the local community and following through on our commitment to ensure that Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant is at the heart of a new, vibrant chapter in the economy of this historic market town.
Further information is available here
Latest News
27/04/2012
Prime Minister welcomes investment of £350m on energy projects that will create 800 jobs
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, praised the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant and the jobs that will be created as the plant begins construction next week in a statement to international energy ministers yesterday.
He also said "With global demand forecast to increase by more than 40 per cent in the next two decades, we urgently need amore diverse, cleaner mix of energy sources that will give us energy security without causing irreparable damage to the planet."
"Renewables are now the fastest growing energy source on the planet. And I am proud that Britain has played a leading role at the forefront of this green energy revolution.
"Britain has gone from virtually no capacity for renewables, to seeing them provide almost 10 per cent of our total electricity needs last year. And we've added more capacity for renewables in the last two years than at any time in the last decade."
The full press release is available here15/06/2011
Click here to view the latest EcoNews containing information about plant construction and community benefits.
19/10/2011
In the recent EcoNews we mentioned that the road improvements to the A17 on-slip and bridge at Kirkby-la-Thorpe will commence in the Autumn. We are pleased to announce that these upgrades have now begun and would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but once complete, they will lead to a safer junction for all road users.
