This document provides an overview and extracts from the main AD Deployment in the UK report which is available from NNFCC. NNFCC has published the definitive report on Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the UK. The report provides a comprehensive regional breakdown of sector development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 10 regions of England, providing detailed information on feedstock requirements, installed capacity and output type (combined heat & power or biomethane-to grid) for every project.There are over 130 operational AD plants in the UK outside of the sewage treatment sector, with more than 340 projects currently under development. NNFCC has now published the definitive report on Anaerobic Digestion Deployment in the UK. The report provides a comprehensive regional breakdown of sector development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 10 regions of England, giving detailed information on feedstock requirements, installed capacity and output type (combined heat & power or biomethane-to grid) for every project. http://www.nnfcc.co.uk/bioenergy/ad-deployment-report

1. March 2014
Anaerobic digestion deployment
in the United Kingdom

2. Anaerobic Digestion deployment in the United Kingdom
The Anaerobic Digestion (AD) industry in the UK has experienced rapid growth in
recent years and this is set to continue for years to come. There are now over 130
operational AD plants in the UK outside of the sewage treatment sector, with more
than 340 projects currently under development. Understanding this deployment
landscape is vital for investors, developers and policymakers alike.
NNFCC has now published the definitive report on Anaerobic Digestion Deployment
in the UK. The report provides a comprehensive regional breakdown of sector
development in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 10 regions of England,
providing detailed information on feedstock requirements, installed capacity and
output type (combined heat & power or biomethane-to grid) for each and every
project.
Disclaimer
While NNFCC considers that the data in this report is sound, it can only be
considered as accurate as the resources utilised for its provision and all parties must
rely on their own skill and judgement when making use of it.
This report is intended for the sole use of the purchaser and the information
contained herein should not be reproduced or redistributed in any way for use by
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3. Contents
1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
2 Incentives ..........................................................................................................................2
2.1 Feed-In Tariff (FIT)..........................................................................................................2
2.2 Renewables Obligation (RO)......................................................................................3
2.3 Northern Ireland Renwables Obligation (NIRO).......................................................4
2.4 Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)................................................................................4
2.5 Contract for Differences..............................................................................................5
3 Deployment analysis criteria ..........................................................................................6
3.1 Definitions.......................................................................................................................6
3.2 Assumptions...................................................................................................................7
4 United Kingdom Deployment.........................................................................................9
5 National Deployment ....................................................................................................17
5.1 Scotland.......................................................................................................................17
5.2 Wales............................................................................................................................23
5.3 Northern Ireland..........................................................................................................29
5.4 England........................................................................................................................39
6 Regional Deployment ...................................................................................................43
6.1 North West ...................................................................................................................43
6.2 North East.....................................................................................................................48
6.3 Yorkshire & Humber ....................................................................................................52
6.4 West Midlands.............................................................................................................57
6.5 East Midlands ..............................................................................................................62
6.6 East of England ...........................................................................................................67
6.7 South West...................................................................................................................73
6.8 South East ....................................................................................................................79
6.9 London.........................................................................................................................84
6.10 Isle of Wight .................................................................................................................86
Appendix 1 List of biomethane-to-grid plants...................................................................88

4. List of Figures
Figure 1. Number and installed capacity of waste-fed and farm-fed AD projects in
the United Kingdom ..............................................................................................................12
Figure 2. Number and installed capacity of small scale (250kWe and below),
medium scale (above 250kWe to 500kWe) and large scale (above 500kWe) AD
projects in the United Kingdom ..........................................................................................12
Figure 3. Deployment timeline for farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in the United
Kingdom..................................................................................................................................13
Figure 4. Deployment timeline for of small scale (250kWe and below), medium scale
(above 250kWe to 500kWe) and large scale (above 500kWe) AD projects in the
United Kingdom.....................................................................................................................13
Figure 5. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in the
United Kingdom ....................................................................................................................14
Figure 6. Estimated land usage for crops used in AD in the United Kingdom ..............14
Figure 7. Number and installed capacity of AD projects in the United Kingdom by
nation ......................................................................................................................................15
Figure 8. Number and installed capacity of AD projects in the United Kingdom by
region ......................................................................................................................................15
Figure 9. Map of AD projects in the United Kingdom.......................................................16
Figure 10. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
Scotland..................................................................................................................................18
Figure 11. Deployment timeline for farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in Scotland
..................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 12. Deployment timeline for of small scale (250kWe and below), medium scale
(above 250kWe to 500kWe) and large scale (above 500kWe) AD projects in
Scotland..................................................................................................................................19
Figure 13. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in
Scotland..................................................................................................................................19
Figure 14. Estimated land usage for crops used in AD in Scotland................................20
Figure 15. Map of AD projects in Scotland ........................................................................20
Figure 16. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
Wales.......................................................................................................................................24
Figure 17. Deployment timeline for farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in Wales ....24
Figure 18. Deployment timeline for of small scale (250kWe and below), medium scale
(above 250kWe to 500kWe) and large scale (above 500kWe) AD projects in Wales 25
Figure 19. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in Wales
..................................................................................................................................................25

5. Figure 20. Estimated land usage for crops used in AD in Wales .....................................26
Figure 21. Map of AD projects in Wales..............................................................................26
Figure 22. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
Northern Ireland.....................................................................................................................30
Figure 23. Deployment timeline for farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in Northern
Ireland .....................................................................................................................................30
Figure 24. Deployment timeline for of small scale (250kWe and below), medium scale
(above 250kWe to 500kWe) and large scale (above 500kWe) AD projects in Northern
Ireland .....................................................................................................................................31
Figure 25. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in
Northern Ireland.....................................................................................................................31
Figure 26. Estimated land usage for crops used in AD in Northern Ireland...................32
Figure 27. Map of AD projects in Northern Ireland ...........................................................32
Figure 28. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
England...................................................................................................................................40
Figure 29. Deployment timeline for farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in England ....
40
Figure 30. Deployment timeline for of small scale (250kWe and below), medium scale
(above 250kWe to 500kWe) and large scale (above 500kWe) AD projects in England
..................................................................................................................................................41
Figure 31. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in
England ..................................................................................................................................41
Figure 32. Estimated land usage for crops used in AD in England .................................42
Figure 33. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
North West England...............................................................................................................44
Figure 34. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in North
West England .........................................................................................................................44
Figure 35. Map of AD projects in North West England .....................................................45
Figure 36. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
North East England................................................................................................................49
Figure 37. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in North
East England...........................................................................................................................49
Figure 38. Map of AD projects in North East England.......................................................50
Figure 39. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
Yorkshire & Humber ...............................................................................................................53
Figure 40. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in
Yorkshire & Humber ...............................................................................................................53
Figure 41. Map of AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber......................................................54

6. Figure 42. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
the West Midlands.................................................................................................................58
Figure 43. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in the
West Midlands........................................................................................................................58
Figure 44. Map of AD projects in the West Midlands........................................................59
Figure 45. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
the East Midlands .................................................................................................................63
Figure 46. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in the
East Midlands ........................................................................................................................63
Figure 47. Map of AD projects in the East Midlands .........................................................64
Figure 48. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
the East of England ...............................................................................................................68
Figure 49. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in the
East of England ......................................................................................................................68
Figure 50. Map of AD projects in the East of England......................................................69
Figure 51. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
the South West of England...................................................................................................74
Figure 52. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in the
South West of England..........................................................................................................74
Figure 53. Map of AD projects in the South West of England .........................................75
Figure 54. Number and installed capacity of farm-fed and waste-fed AD projects in
the South East of England ....................................................................................................80
Figure 55. Cumulative and year-on-year feedstock demand for AD projects in the
South East of England ...........................................................................................................80
Figure 56. Map of AD projects in the South East of England...........................................81
Figure 57. Map of AD projects in London...........................................................................84
Figure 58. Map of AD projects in the Isle of Wight ............................................................86

7. List of Tables
Table 1. List of AD projects in Scotland...............................................................................21
Table 2. List of AD projects in Wales....................................................................................27
Table 3. List of AD projects in Northern Ireland..................................................................33
Table 4. List of AD projects in North West England............................................................46
Table 5. List of AD projects in North East England.............................................................51
Table 6. List of AD projects in Yorkshire & Humber ............................................................55
Table 7. List of AD projects in the West Midlands..............................................................60
Table 8. List of AD projects in the East Midlands ...............................................................66
Table 9. List of AD projects in the East of England ............................................................70
Table 10. List of AD projects in the South West of England..............................................76
Table 11. List of AD projects in the South East of England ...............................................82
Table 12. List of AD projects in London...............................................................................85
Table 13. List of AD projects in the Isle of Wight ................................................................87

8. 1 Introduction
This report outlines current deployment in the UK anaerobic digestion (AD) industry,
giving a comprehensive regional breakdown of the sector in Scotland, Wales,
Northern Ireland and 10 regions of England (the nine NUTS1 regions and the Isle of
Wight).
The report provides detailed information on installed capacity, feedstock
requirements and estimated cropping area for all anaerobic digestion plants
contained with the NNFCC anaerobic digestion deployment database, which tracks
projects from the first public announcement through to operation.
The database is updated on a monthly basis and compiled using a number of data
sources including: press announcements; regular discussions with technology
providers, suppliers, investors and developers; the Department of Energy and
Climate Change (DECC) Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD), Planning
Portals and Council planning registers; Ofgem statistics; the Official Information
Portal on AD, Biogas Map; and WRAP’s Waste Market Intelligence Team. Combined,
these data sources provide an accurate insight into the various types, scales and
status of AD projects in the UK.
Transparency is a critical factor when evaluating data robustness. This is especially
important when using such data to validate strategic decision-making processes. By
pulling information from primary resources and providing a plant-by-plant
breakdown, this report provides detailed and trustworthy data with complete
transparency throughout. We expect that this report will be of great value to
developers, investors and policymakers alike in understanding the current state-of-
play of the UK AD industry.
The scope of this report extends to both the agricultural and non-sewage waste AD
sectors and includes both combined heat & power and biomethane-to-grid
projects. However, sewage waste treatment AD plants are not included.

9. Example Content
Map of AD projects in the United Kingdom

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11. Table showing AD projects in XXXXX
Developer Site name
Capacity
(kWe) Output Status Completion Type Feedstock
Feedstock demand (tpa)
Total
Manure/
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Waste
548 BtG &
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Operational 2010 Waste-
fed
Brewery waste & food
waste
25,000 - - 25,000 - -
3000 CHP Under
construction
2014 Farm-
fed
Energy crops & vegetable
outgrades
35,000 - 30,000 - 5,000 -
1067 CHP Operational 2012 Farm-
fed
Maize silage 20,000 - 20,000 - - -
500 CHP Application
approved
2015 Waste-
fed
Brewery waste 68,500 - - - - 68,500
1300 CHP Application
approved
2015 Farm-
fed
Vegetable outgrades 36,500 - - - 36,500 -
140 CHP Operational 2009 Farm-
fed
Cattle slurry, silage &
cheese processing waste
5,000 2,000 2,000 - - 1,000
2000 CHP Application
approved
2015 Waste-
fed
Food waste 48,500 - - 48,500 - -
1000 CHP Application
approved
2015 Waste-
fed
Energy crops, spent grains
& apple by-products
30,000 - 10,000 - 20,000 -
1063 CHP Operational 2013 Farm-
fed
Energy crops 20,000 - 20,000 - - -
3200 CHP Operational 2011 Waste-
fed
Food waste 70,000 - - 70,000 - -
500 CHP Operational 2009 Waste-
fed
Vegetable outgrades 10,000 - - - 10,000 -
500 CHP Application
approved
2015 Farm-
fed
Maize silage 9,100 - 9,100 - - -
2000 CHP Under
construction
2014 Waste-
fed
Food waste 45,000 - - 45,000 - -
1067 CHP Operational 2012 Farm-
fed
Maize silage 20,000 - 20,000 - - -
500 CHP Operational 2013 Waste-
fed
Animal processing waste 29,000 - - - - 29,000
4380 CHP Under
construction
2014 Waste-
fed
Organic fraction of MSW
& C&I waste
107,000 - - 64,000 - 43,000
2400 CHP Operational 2013 Farm-
fed
Maize silage & vegetable
outgrades
61,000 - 40,000 - 21,000 -
1063 CHP Operational 2005 Waste-
fed
Waste starch 95,000 - - - - 95,000
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