Welcome to Carrington Power
Carrington Power is an exciting new electricity generation project being developed in Carrington, Greater Manchester.
The power plant will enter commercial operation following a three-year construction period and will generate enough electricity to supply the needs of approximately one million homes.
The 860MW facility will be built using the latest natural gas combined cycle technology (CCGT) to ensure maximum energy efficiency and minimal impact on the environment. It will be amongst the most efficient generators of electricity in the United Kingdom.
Carrington Power received planning permission in July 2008 for the construction of the plant at the former Carrington power station site and preliminary site activities have already commenced.
Carrington Power will generate over three times the amount of electricity than that of the former coal plant but will occupy only half the land. The new plant will also have the potential to provide steam to neighbouring businesses that require a supply, further increasing its efficiency. In addition, enough land is available to incorporate a future capability for removal of carbon.