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Leeds landfill sites are to be transformed
into mini power stations, capable of generating electricity, to supply homes
and businesses in the city.
The fuel for these mini power stations will
be natural methane gas. Methane is produced when waste decomposes, often
recognisable by a strong smell. This gas is highly flammable and in these
installations will be used for generating electricity. Burning off the gas
to produce electricity, is also better for the environment than simply
allowing the gas to disperse naturally.
CE Electric UK who own YEDL (Formerly
Yorkshire Electricity), plan to generate electricity from Rothwell, Oulton,
Woodlesford and Newsam Green.
Skelton Grange landfill site which is
operated by Biffa, will be used to produce the green electricity for up to
2,500 homes and businesses in South Leeds.
Today, contractors started work laying underground cable to connect the
landfill facility and the electricity substation at Rothwell.
Homes and businesses in the planned route will be notified in advance of any
works directly affecting them.
Mike Nolan, project engineer at CE Electric UK
told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "This is an exciting
project for the company and local people.
"Our work will generate around three megawatts of electricity for up to 25
years enough to power thousands of residences and amenities in Rothwell,
Oulton, Woodlesford and Newsam Green."
Methane, which comes from landfills, coal mines, oil and gas operations, and
agriculture, contributes towards global warming and climate change.
Excavation work on footpaths and roads will affect Royds Lane, Oulton Lane,
Rothwell Lane, Calverley Road, Aberford Road, Bullerthorpe Lane and Newsam
Green Road to the Biffa Skelton Grange landfill facility.
Works are due to be completed by the end of October.
CE Electric UK has pledged to take care while working along river banks,
canals and rail bridges, and to re-instate pathways as carefully as
possible.
Letters will be delivered to households and businesses on the planned route.
For more information contact CE Electric UK community relations team on 0800
076 3850, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
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