GreenEfW Limited is developing an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility based on an advanced thermal process technology which utilises any form of carbonaceous waste as a fuel. This fuel is converted via an innovative technology to produce a hi-quality gas which is converted to electrical energy.
GreenEfW is a limited company formed for this project and has recruited a broad based team combining vision, experience, commercial ability and marketing and PR skills. Key Individuals in GreenEfW have strong backgrounds in waste management and renewable energy as well as strong overall business development skills. The vision of the founders is to create energy from renewable sources (landfill and other wastes) in an environmentally friendly manner and to employ a broad cross section of people who can be trained and their skills developed. Being a "good neighbour" is seen as imperative and to that end engagement with the local community is a vital, and plans are in hand to begin this engagement focussing initially on consultation during the planning and permitting process.
The technology and processes being utilised are based around the technology developed by Peter Stein which is known as the Stein Pyrolysis Unit (SPU). The SPU is a pure pyrolysis process classified by the Environment Agency as an advanced thermal process and therefore eligible for Government backed Renewable Obligation Certificate (RoC) at the higher "double RoC" tariff. The SPU offers best in class technology with significantly higher efficiencies, lower OPEX and greater versatility in terms of feedstock than any of its recognised competitors. Naturally it is fully compliant with all emissions regulations and again is best in class when compared with its competitors. The choice of this technology with its combination of efficiencies and its low emmisions mean that it is commercially viable and profitable and does not carry with it the commercial negatives associated with some other low efficiency renewable energy technologies, or the environmental negatives of mass burn incinerators.
The advantages to locating the technology in a selected location are primarily twofold, firstly the diversion of waste from unsustainable environmentally damaging and unsightly landfill sites, and secondly the creation of sustainable employment opportunities in the "green economy". The associated kudos for the local and regional area will we believe assist in attracting further new businesses and will act as a cohort in the move to sustainable energy and increased environmental stewardship.
GreenEfW will be a 24/7 operation and therefore requires staffing to support this. As a benchmark each SPU installed will create circa 45 full-time jobs at a ratio of approximately 70:30 unskilled/semi-skilled to skilled or managerial. Initially the site will open with one SPU, within 12 months a further SPU`will be in operation. In addition head office and administrative staff numbering in excess of 20 will be required. In total it is envisaged that circa 120 new jobs will be created directly, as well as the additional spin off and wider benefits that this new employment will create for the local and regional economy.
