A new energy from waste facility has started operating at Skelton Grange in Leeds, providing a significant addition to the UK’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure. The site will process 410,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste each year, converting it into up to 49MW of electricity and heat, sufficient to supply more than 100,000 homes and businesses.
Developed by Kanadevia Inova, the facility reduces dependence on landfill while recovering metals and other materials, supporting circular economy initiatives. It is equipped to deliver power directly to nearby organisations via private wire connections, offering stable, localised energy supply.
The project required an investment exceeding £500 million and created over 400 construction jobs. Operational staffing now provides more than 40 permanent positions. enfinium has also established a £100,000 annual community fund to support environmental and social programmes in the region.
Skelton Grange integrates with the Aire Valley Heat and Power Network, a local low-carbon heating scheme backed with £19.5 million in government funding. Heat recovered from the facility will supply commercial users in Leeds, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.
Energy from waste operations in the UK play a measurable role in lowering emissions. In 2024, Enfinium diverted 2.3 million tonnes of waste from landfill, avoiding nearly 560,000 tonnes of CO₂ while generating electricity for over half a million homes and businesses.
