Case Study: North British Distillery

Making it pay

By utilising the waste residue NBD avoided paying waste removal costs, but that alone wouldn’t make the plant economical to operate. Trident’s experienced staff managed to get the plant Ofgem accreditation entitling NBD to receive Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) subsidies. Trident manage the on-going monthly reporting and data submission process, monitoring the output levels to ensure NBD continue to receive annual payments of £224,000 for the next 25 years.

Protecting the Environment

NBD have a commitment to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to reduce their impact on the environment. Trident looked at ways to utilise the waste heat generated by the engine. By connecting a waste heat boiler to the back of the engine, steam is now generated and used in the distilling process. Trident assessed both technical and financial considerations to determine the viability of the project. By advising on certain design aspects of the installation, Trident maximised efficiencies and ensured qualification for the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme. This secured a further income stream of £56,000 per annum guaranteed for the next 20 years.