Prenergy Power Limited - SOLD in 2009

Prenergy Power Ltd was a fully owned subsidiary of GWS charged with the development and construction of the Port Talbot Renewable Energy Plant. The Renewable Energy Plant is situated within industrial land close to the deep water harbour at Port Talbot.

The need for the Renewable Energy Plant (REP) is presented in the context of international, European and national obligations associated with combating climate change, promoting sustainability and renewable energy.

It also addresses issues relating to ensuring the security of energy supply, as well as the increased long term operational sustainability of the Port Talbot Docks.

Mission: to produce renewable energy

Key Facts & Figures:

• Bio - Energy power plant
• Large storage areas
• Projected capacity of 350MW
• Previously owned 100% by GWH (since December 2005 till July 2009) generation license obtained from OFGEM in March 2006.
• Target to supply around 70% of the Welsh renewable electricity.
• Annual wood chip consumption : 2,4 mln gmt, 46 000 mt per week.
• 40% of the site area is dedicated to environmental mitigation.

Prenergy Power Ltd was sold in July, 2009. 

Link : www.prenergypower.com