South Clyde Energy Centre

Description:

The South Clyde Energy Centre (SCEC) will take waste left after recycling to generate up to 20 MW of electricity for export to the grid the equivalent of powering 38,000 homes, 55 per cent of which will be renewable.

The area around the development site has been identified in the Glasgow City Plan as one of five suitable locations for the possible development of a District Heating Zone owing to the presence of large commercial or public sector users in the vicinity. Peel Environmental is in discussions with potential users of the heat which would be generated at the facility.

The prominence of the development site has resulted in considerable focus being placed on the quality of the building's design.  This has led to a bold design which is in-keeping with the approach of other buildings in Glasgow and it is hoped the building's form will provide a striking addition to the city.

The development will help drive economic growth and create a minimum of 35 permanent operational jobs and 350 construction jobs, as well as providing apprenticeships available to local people. An on-site Visitor & Education centre will also be included for use by the local community and schools.

In line with the Scottish Government Zero Waste Policy, the fuel going into the SCEC will be pre-treated to ensure that key recyclable materials such as plastics, glass, paper and food waste have been removed and sent for recycling. The SCEC would only use fuel which has been separated and prepared in this way.