Avonmouth
biomethane plant voted south west’s Best Renewable Energy Scheme
GENeco power plant wins South West Green Energy
Award
Last night (24 November), the UK’s first
commercial gas-to-grid biomethane plant – run by Wessex Water subsidiary GENeco
at Avonmouth – won the coveted title of Best Renewable Energy Scheme at the
South West Green Energy Awards.
The award was announced at a magnificent awards
ceremony at the Bath Assembly Rooms, organised by renewable energy champions
Regen SW and hosted by performance poet Matt Harvey.
The Green Energy Award judges were particularly
impressed that – in less than a year – GENeco completed the design of the
plant, which uses anaerobic digestion to extract the remaining energy within
food waste, liquid waste and sewage. After purification it is pumped into the
national gas distribution network, providing enough energy to powering 8,500
homes and provide fuel for the company’s Bio-Bus.
Merlin Hyman, chief executive of Regen SW, said: “The
judges’ decision on this award was unanimous, as the biomethane plant is not
only extremely impressive but also there is the potential to replicate it on a
national and international stage. The scheme is a marvelous illustration of how
food and human waste can be used to provide a sustainable fuel and reduce our
reliance on traditional fossil fuels.
It’s innovative, groundbreaking, and a great example of how the south
west of England continues to lead the way when it comes pioneering the way in
renewable energy solutions. They are
worthy winners.”
The Best Renewable Energy Scheme award was
sponsored by The Crown Estate.
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Photos
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Interviews
To interview Merlin Hyman, Regen SW chief executive, or to contact one of the
winners, contact James Reddy on the number below.
About Regen SW
Regen
SW is a not for profit company working to enable business, local authorities
and other organisations to deliver renewable energy and energy efficiency and
build a prosperous low-carbon economy in the south west of England.
www.regensw.co.uk
For further information
Please
contact James Reddy, Regen SW Press Associate on 07967 835947 or email james@jamesreddy.co.uk.