Notes
Change over time based on CT TINA bioenergy. Plant costs given are for a fully commercial plant in 2020, hence costs in 2010 are based on a pioneer plant (2.1 times as expensive)
| Category | Biomass conversion 2nd generation energy crops to gas | |
| Source | E4tech (2012) BVCM | |
| Capital cost | £(2010) 2.32-3.64m/MW | 71–111£(2000)/GJ |
| Operating cost | £(2010) 0.105-0.181m/MW | 3–6£(2000)/GJ |
| Year for which cost is valid | 2010 | 2010 |
| Typical size | 60MW | |
| Typical average output | 80% | |
| Typical efficiency | 64% | |
| Typical life | 20 years | |
Change over time based on CT TINA bioenergy. Plant costs given are for a fully commercial plant in 2020, hence costs in 2010 are based on a pioneer plant (2.1 times as expensive)