Burning Waste From Whisky Production, a Scottish Energy Project Will Power 9,000 Homes

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 11:00 in Earth & Climate

Whisky Pot Stills at the Glendronach Distillery Akela NDE via Wikimedia Regretting having that "one more" scotch last night? This might make you feel a little better: your tipple of choice may soon be providing sustainable energy The project, slated to begin operating in 2013, will be located in Rothes in Speyside, the famed whisky producing region that is home to such recognizable labels as the Famous Grouse, Chivas Regal, and Glenfiddich (all of which will contribute biomass to the plant). The plant will burn a blend of wood chips and draff, the spent grains used in the whisky-making process. Additionally, pot ale--another residual product of the process--will be donated from distilleries and turned into organic fertilizer and animal feed for local farmers. Of Scotland's 100 distilleries, 50 are in Speyside and 16 of those will ship their draff to the site, which will burn nothing that comes from more...

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