On an 80 acre site in South Lanarkshire, Proactive Energy, a new Scottish renewable energy company is building a state of the art biogas plant. Organic waste, primarily from supermarkets, food processors and the agricultural industry will be converted into electricity which in turn will be supplied to the National Grid.

Proactive Energy will be the anchor tenant at the M74 Eco-Park, Scotland’s first “green” commercial/industrial park that will become home to environmentally responsible companies.

Ron Coakley, Director, Proactive Energy commented “With Scotland to the fore in alternative energy projects it’s fitting that our renewable energy plant will be based in South Lanarkshire, in the heart of Central Scotland.

South Lanarkshire Council, who are totally commited to reducing the amount of waste going to landfill, have been extremely supportive of our proposals and their assistance has been invaluable in the development of the project.

We’re totally committed to providing a clean, safe and responsible organic waste solution for our customers and this is demonstrated by our initial £22.5 million investment in our new plant at the M74 Eco-Park”

Construction work will shortly commence on the plant that is scheduled to begin operations in early 2011. Inenco, a market leading consultancy specialising in energy management, sustainability and environmental services, is overseeing the project.

Environmental Awareness for Children!

March 2009

“It’s never too early to start learning when it comes to sustainable living” says Ron Coakley whose company, Proactive Energy, are building a state of the art biogas plant adjacent to the M74 motorway in South Lanarkshire.

Ron commented “When our new biogas plant is operational in early 2011 we’ll be working closely with schools, teachers and the education authorities on a programme of site visits where youngsters can learn about

our eco friendly technology and its impact on the planet. As environmental awareness becomes a dominant theme it’s crucial that we engage with children and teach them vital life skills that will benefit them right through to adulthood”.

On completion the plant which is located within Scotland’s first Eco-Park will process organic waste, converting it to electricity which in turn will be supplied to the National Grid.