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Who are Hirwaun Power Ltd & what electricity services do they offer?

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Below you can find some key details of Hirwaun Power Ltd including the type of electricity licence they hold. Data comes from Ofgem, Companies House and their own website.

Who are Hirwaun Power Ltd & what electricity services do they offer?

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Company Name: Hirwaun Power Ltd
Type of Electricity Licence: Electricity Generation
Company Number: 8190283
Year Founded: 2012
City: Selby

Full Address:

Drax Power Station, Drax, Selby, United Kingdom, YO8 8PH

What electricity & energy services does Hirwaun Power Ltd offer?

Building a Gas-Fired Power Station: Developing the Hirwaun Power Station, which will be a gas-fired power station located on the Hirwaun Industrial Estate.
Supporting Energy Security: The power station will support Great Britain's energy security, particularly during periods of peak electricity demand and when renewable technologies are unable to meet the demand.
Transition to Lower Carbon Economy: Operating for up to 1,500 hours per year, the power station will help the country transition to a lower carbon economy by providing instant electricity when renewable sources are insufficient.
Generating Electricity: The power station will have the capacity to generate enough electricity to power 150,000 households.
Minimal Environmental Impact: Efforts will be made to ensure that the construction and operation of the power station have a minimal impact on the environment.
Project Components:
- A new Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) power peaking plant capable of providing up to 299 Megawatts (MW) of electricity.
- Construction of a new underground pipeline to bring natural gas to the power generation plant.
- Construction of a new underground electrical connection to export electricity from the power generation plant to the existing Rhigos electricity substation.
Planning and Consultation: Engaging in extensive planning and consultation processes with local residents, businesses, and interest groups to shape the project's final planning application.
Regulatory Approval: Obtaining planning permission, known as a Development Consent Order, from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.