Utility-Scale Electricity Generation Assets - Find a freedom of information request

Request

1. Do you own or operate utility-scale electricity generation assets which export to the grid?



2. If so, what technologies? And are they 'co-located'? E.g., a solar farm with a battery.



3. How much electricity (in kWh) would you expect to be exported, from each asset, per year? And how much revenue would you expect to earn from the export in FY25/26?



4. When was each asset commissioned?



5. What is the current contractual arrangement to sell the power, to whom is it sold and what is the contract end date?



6. Do you partake in any government subsidy scheme in relation to the electrical output from the asset? E.g. Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROC) or Contracts for Difference (CfD).



7. Does your Local Authority have any plans in place to acquire, build or invest in electricity generation assets in the future?



7a. If Yes , what is the:

- Type of Assets (e.g. Solar)

- Estimated Size of the assets in terms of electricity production

- Estimated dates of completion

- Organisations that are constructing the assets (if known)

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.  
 
1. Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) own The Energy from Waste plant at Paving Way, North Hykeham, which is operated by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Environmental.

2. Energy from waste

3. Anticipated revenue fluctuates based on electricity markets and other factors. Any revenue would be commercially sensitive as the facility is operated by FCC Environmental.

4. This asset was commissioned in 2013

5. No contractual arrangement for sale of power. FCC Environmental are responsible for the sale of electricity.

6. Part of the revenue is made up of REGOS certificates (Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin).

7. No.

Reference number
12015178
Date request received
19 March 2025
Date of decision
16 April 2025