The power station is expected to produce renewable electricity for around 200,000 homes, and will save approximately 720,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year when compared to a similarly sized coal-fired power station. The electricity produced at the plant will be fed into the local electricity grid, and Helius Energy has already secured grid access rights.
Adrian Bowles, CEO of Helius Energy, said: “We are pleased that the Avonmouth project has been granted consent by the Secretary of State and we look forward to producing renewable electricity from sustainably sourced biomass in Bristol.
“This consent builds on the success of our projects at Stallingborough and Rothes and will enable Helius Energy to play a crucial part in delivering a future energy supply which is reliable, renewable and sustainable.”
The biomass power plant will require up to 850,000 tonnes of sustainably sourced feedstock each year, primarily wood-based material. Construction of the plant is expected to start following conclusion of the engineering procurement program.
