Pioneering renewable energy in Scotland
Sustainably powering 20,000 homes annually 1
as well as producing steam for supply to The Macallan® Distillery in Craigellachie, Scotland.
20,000 1* homes
powered annually
14* megawatts
of electrical power
10* megawatts
of thermal power
About us
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.
FAQs
View allCan I come visit/tour the Speyside CHP site?
Unfortunately, no, the site is not open to the public. Access is restricted to prevent unauthorised individuals from entering site without knowledge of the operational health and safety procedures.
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.
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.