Why here?
Tilbury Green Power has selected this site because:
- It is well located withing the docks - making it possible for fuel to be delivered by barge or boat, reducing the burden of freight on local roads.
- The site lie in an industrial area (previously operated as a glucose and starch manufacturing plant) that has been lying dormant since 2005. This project would regenerate the site, bringing investment and local employment.
- The site is well connected to the strategic highway network.
- There may be opportunities in the future for a rail link.
- Local and regional planning policies support the use of industrial sites such as this for energy generation.
- Local and national policies on energy generation support and use of renewable fuels and energy.