Decision due on biomass move this monthAs Edenderry Power Limited awaits a planning decision on a proposal to generate power solely from biomass at the end of this month, the plan has been boosted further by its success in a recent electricity capacity auction. Under the plant’s current approval, it is permitted to co-fuel using peat and biomass for a period of seven years to December 2023. The volume of peat used has been decreasing since 2008 as the volume of biomass increased, the company said in the application resulting in a reduction in CO2 emissions. A spokesperson for Bord na Móna has yet to respond to queries from the Offaly Independent on the recent power capacity auction results in relation to Edenderry Power. Westmeath County Council is due to announce a decision on the plans for the €500m back up power plant and battery storage facility by March 22 next.

Source: Irish Independent February 22, 2022 21:54 UTC