Notes
Also produces naphtha output (not counted in the efficiency or capex figures here)
High capex and opex in 2010 due to scaling up to a "pioneer"/demonstration plant, from 2020 costs for first commercial plants
Category | Biomass conversion dry biomass and waste to liquid | |
Source | E4tech (2012) BVCM | |
Capital cost | £(2010) 3.00-3.78m/MW | 403–507£(2010)/MWh |
Operating cost | £(2010) 0.15-0.18m/MW | 20–24£(2010)/MWh |
Year for which cost is valid | 2010 | 2010 |
Typical size | 150 MW | |
Typical average output | 85% | |
Typical efficiency | 35% | |
Typical life | 30 years |
Also produces naphtha output (not counted in the efficiency or capex figures here)
High capex and opex in 2010 due to scaling up to a "pioneer"/demonstration plant, from 2020 costs for first commercial plants