Going for the burn
Language: English Series: Surveyor ; 176(5175) 16 January 1992, 13-14(2)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: A new scheme in Portsmouth to generate electricity from waste may set a pattern of co-operation between councils and the newly privatised power industry, whereby local generating plants supply the national grid for profit. At present, Hampshire disposes of 90% of its waste by landfill, but as sites dwindle in number, the situation will be eased by its deal with Scottish Power and Babcock Energy.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS45718 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 54726-1001 |
A new scheme in Portsmouth to generate electricity from waste may set a pattern of co-operation between councils and the newly privatised power industry, whereby local generating plants supply the national grid for profit. At present, Hampshire disposes of 90% of its waste by landfill, but as sites dwindle in number, the situation will be eased by its deal with Scottish Power and Babcock Energy.