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Acorn Bioenergy has inaugurated Winchester's first anaerobic digestion facility at Three Maids Hill, which will generate over 120 GWh of biomethane annually, sufficient to heat more than 9,000 homes. This plant will create 15 local jobs and support an additional 50 in the supply chain.

By processing 83,600 tonnes of agricultural waste each year, it aims to reduce carbon emissions by around 30,000 tonnes, equating to planting 1.2 million trees. The facility also produces nutrient-rich digestate to enhance soil health and reduce fertilizer imports, contributing to the UK's energy security and net-zero goals.