Slough Heat & Power
A Combined Heat and Power(CHP), Slough Heat & Power is permiited to process up to 120,000 tonnes of primarily waste wood, but with the capacity for some RDF. The facility generates 28 MWe to the National Grid and heat to local sources and is located adjacent to the Slough Multifuel EfW facility.
The site is located in the Slough Trading Estate, Berkshire.
Site Details
| Operator | Slough Heat and Power Ltd (SSE) |
|---|---|
| Site | Slough Heat & Power |
| Permit No | CP3031SX |
| Plated | 120000 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
A combustion approach delivered by a single line vibrating grate technology and boiler focused on waste wood but capable of processing RDF, waste paper and plastics[1][4].
The total electrical output of the combined system via 2 turbines is 21 MWe and 22MWth of heat[4].
History
In 2008 Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) acquired Slough Heat and Power from SERGO for £49.25m[2].
The plant was converted to renewable fuel in c.2001 at a cost of approximately £30m[3].
The plant supplies business located on the same trading estate with heat, electricity and hot water. Over 2000 nearby homes are also supplied with their electricity from the plant via 100 km of underground cable as part of a private electricity network[3].
References:
- Letsrecycle Article Apr 2013
- The Engineer Website Article
- Renewable Energy World Article (no longer available)
- Annual Report 2024
