Under the five-year deal, Tamar Energy will convert approximately 5,000 tons per annum of municipal food waste, which will be delivered by Amey and collected on behalf of Isle of Wight Council, at the Basingstoke plant in England.
Tamar Energy feedstock head Charlie Flounders said: "It ensures food waste is used to generate green electricity for UK homes, rather than being buried or burned.
"It’s another demonstration that AD is a genuine waste management option for local authorities that delivers tangible financial and environmental benefits."
In order to ensure that household food and green waste is being extracted from the residual waste stream and recycled into renewable energy and biofertiliser, Tamar Energy will work with other local authorities including Essex County Council and Hampshire County Council.
Amey waste and environmental services director Rob Edmondson said: "There is an excellent match between Tamar Energy’s and Amey’s standards in providing a competitively priced, professional, quality service.
"We are pleased to be working with Tamar Energy to ensure the Isle of Wight Council’s recycling commitments are met and waste disposal costs are minimized."
Tamar Energy earlier operated AD plants in Halstead, Essex; Holbeach, Lincs; Retford, Notts; and Hoddesdon, Herts.
The firm also owns six composting sites across the south and south east of England.
Image: Amey will deliver the food waste to the Basingstoke plant. Photo: courtesy of Tamar Energy.
