How many people work at Speyside CHP?

30 people are employed directly onsite full-time, with more indirectly employed through fuel suppliers and hauliers to site.

Where can I stay when coming to site?

A non-exhaustive list of local accommodation: Highlander Inn Dowan’s Hotel Craigellachie Hotel Cottage in Craigellachie: Station Hotel Archiestown Hotel

Are there harmful air emissions from the plant?

The air emissions from the plant are regulated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency who set the conditions of operation for the plant within the administered SEPA permit. See environmental section for more details of how Speyside CHP is supporting net zero targets.

How was the site location originally identified?

The site was selected from several considerations including its proximity to the heat offtaker Macallan distillery, having a viable connection to the National Grid, and use of existing forestry areas for screening to minimise visual impact of the site. In-depth location, visual, and noise impact assessments were also complete as part of planning and construction for the site.

pioneering renewable energy in Scotland

Sustainably powering 20,000 homes annually1 as well as producing steam for supply to The Macallan Distillery in Craigellachie, Scotland.

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20,000 ^1* homes

powered annually

14^* megawatts

of electrical power

10^* megawatts

of thermal power

17,500 tCO2e

emissions saved from heat export

sustainable energy for a greener future

By displacing natural gas usage, we help save the equivalent of 42,000 tonnes of CO2 every year – that’s like removing 18,000 cars from the roads.

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fuelled by local, sustainable resources

The plant is powered by sustainably sourced, low-grade wood from regional forestry operations.

If you’re local and interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you.

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How many people work at Speyside CHP?
30 people are employed directly onsite full-time, with more indirectly employed through fuel suppliers and hauliers to site.
Where can I stay when coming to site?
A non-exhaustive list of local accommodation:
- Highlander Inn
- Dowan’s Hotel
- Craigellachie Hotel
- Cottage in Craigellachie:
- Station Hotel
- Archiestown Hotel
Are there harmful air emissions from the plant?
The air emissions from the plant are regulated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency who set the conditions of operation for the plant within the administered SEPA permit. See environmental section for more details of how Speyside CHP is supporting net zero targets.
How was the site location originally identified?
The site was selected from several considerations including its proximity to the heat offtaker Macallan distillery, having a viable connection to the National Grid, and use of existing forestry areas for screening to minimise visual impact of the site. In-depth location, visual, and noise impact assessments were also complete as part of planning and construction for the site.