April 2010

Generation Begins at Birkdale

The Birkdale Renewable Energy Facility was commissioned in April 2010 and comprises a 750kW reciprocating engine, and is powered by landfill energy from the Birkdale Landfill. Gas generated from the breakdown of organic waste is captured from the site via a network of below ground wells and interconnecting pipework. The gas is converted to electricity which will be exported into the electricity network via an interconnection with Energex, and on sold by TRUenergy. The facility will provide enough green electricity to power approximately 1,200 homes on a continuous basis.

The project reduces greenhouse gas emissions by over 21,000 tonnes (CO2e) each year, and will generate over 16,000 kilowatts of renewable electricity each day. Through displacing water intensive fossil-fuelled power generation the project will also save 8 million litres of water annually.

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