The UK’s first renewable wood-fuelled power station is due to start producing electricity shortly.
The 8MW Project ARBRE at Selby, which is owned by the Kelda Group – Yorkshire Water, will burn 80,000 tonnes of wood per year.
A five year contract to supply the chipped wood has been secured by Simon Waugh of Kielder Forest Products Ltd. In conjunction with Border Biofuels Mr Waugh is growing 22ha of woodland to supply the fuel, while ARBRE already has 1,100ha growing. Landowners in Northumberland, Durham or Yorkshire who have brashings suitable for chipping can contact Mr Waugh on 01670 775346.
