Corby Limited’s plans for an energy recovery centre (ERC) in Shelton Road, Corby have been approved by Northamptonshire County Council.
The proposed facility will process up to 260,000 tonnes per annum of residual waste and waste derived fuel and generate 23MW of base load, clean electricity; enough to meet the energy needs of most of the homes in Corby. The facility will utilise traditional moving grate technology.
Spokesperson for Corby Limited, Charlie Vavasour, said: “We are very pleased with the decision to approve the proposed facility at Shelton Road. In proposing a traditional moving grate technology the company is confident of its ability to secure funding for the development of the facility.
As a Combined Heat and Power plant, the facility will be able to provide local businesses with electricity cheaper than they would otherwise get from the National Grid
“There is an overriding need for a treatment facility to process Northamptonshire’s waste within the county. Corby and Northamptonshire are currently not able to treat their local waste, which is exported outside of the county.
“Ample waste is available locally to feed the proposed facility and, with Corby and other local towns growing, the Shelton Road ERC will provide the infrastructure to reduce reliance on landfill and treat waste locally, reducing emissions from transportation outside the county.
“As a Combined Heat and Power plant, the facility will be able to provide local businesses with electricity cheaper than they would otherwise get from the National Grid, ensuring Corby remains competitive against other locations for further investment and job creation.
“The next steps will be for Corby Ltd to secure fuel supply agreements, select a technology and EPC provider and progress with the funding of the project. The company anticipates that construction will start in 2020.”