That title is a mouthful but - all possible!
We have created a desk-top study of the energy generation AND energy efficiency Upgrades POSSIBLE for just LONDON - and this would be replicatable for all major cities in the UK and a great many Towns too. If only there was the political WILL to target:
- Energy Efficiency
- Organic Wastes to Bio-Methane - distributed via the UK's extensive Gas Grid/Network
These two easy to understand concepts, would also achieve substantial inroads into the current targets of CO2 reductions and Decarbonisation - as demanded by Government
Back to our Study, in the concluding remarks we have:
The integration of thermal hydrolysis, conversion of incineration to digestion, and deployment of biomethane-fuelled trigeneration systems across London represents a transformational opportunity:
- Nearly doubles biogas production from sewage sludge alone (50% THP boost)
- Eliminates waste heat from air conditioning systems via absorption cooling
- Creates closed-loop system: waste → biomethane → energy + cooling → digestate fertilizer
- Positions London as global leader in urban circular economy and decarbonisation
- Provides energy security through local renewable gas production
- Dramatic CO₂ reductions approaching 1 million tonnes/year
This is not merely waste management—it's integrated urban metabolism optimization.
This system could be rolled out over the next decade, with new revenues (at today's energy prices and multiple outputs) of £100-135m per annum. Costing 1.2-1.55bn - So payback at a reasonable 10 -12 years
We have a detailed analysis of these claims to prove their validity - however you should need to register for access to that restricted article REGISTER HERE (coming soon!)