We’ve partnered with Galloway Rivers Trust on a 5-year programme to support critically endangered European eels at Tongland Dam. 🌍 New eel traps are already working - safely translocating them as part of our commitment to nature.
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We were pleased to welcome Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney to Cruachan Power Station today to see progress on an £80 million upgrade and refurbishment of the iconic pumped storage hydro plant. 🤝 ➡️ www.drax.com/uk/news/firs...
📣 "Flexibility is not a nice-to-have. It is the system's shock absorber." In his latest Enlit Europe article, Drax CEO examines why flexibility will be critical as the UK balances growing renewable generation, rising demand and energy security. ➡️ www.drax.com/opinion/why-...
Solar and wind are playing an increasingly important role in Britain’s energy system. We’re investing in solar and wind alongside other technologies to help support a secure, reliable and efficient electricity system. ☀️ 🔗 www.drax.com/what-we-do/s...
“Drax’s biggest deal marks its next transformation” - CEO Will Gardiner. ☀️ Last week, we completed the acquisition of Bluefield Solar Income Fund. Hear how we’re building the energy system Britain needs: www.drax.com/opinion/drax...
Drax’s Biggest Deal Marks its Next Transformation - Drax Global
For much of the last century, the key question was where electricity would come from. Now, the energy transition is entering a new phase. Increasingly, the question is not where the power would come f...
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What does the future of the UK's energy system look like? Drax CEO joined John Lunn on DO Radio to discuss energy market reform, flexibility, renewables, recent M&A activity, and the opportunities ahead for the sector. 🎙️ 👉 Listen at 18:00BST today: thedolectures.com/do-radio
(1/3) Today marks a significant milestone in Drax's growth journey as we complete the acquisition of Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF).
How can AI help drive industrial renewal and close the north-south divide? Our latest newsletter also covers the restoration of historic Tongland Power Station, student partnerships, Biomass Tracker updates and more. 🗞️ Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/drax-j...
Earlier this year, we launched our Biomass Tracker to provide greater transparency across our global biomass supply chain. Functionality now lets users compare data across multiple quarters to track trends over time. 🗺️ 👉 www.drax.com/sustainabili...
Great to support Selby College’s #STEM Day. 🚀 Our Education Ambassadors recently delivered hands-on STEM activities and showcased the exciting career opportunities available across science, technology, engineering and maths. 👉 www.drax.com/news/student...
Students from Selby College gained real-world event management experience at Drax Power Station's Skylark Centre, helping to plan and deliver a community event that raised £818 for Yorkshire Children's Charity. 👥 👉 www.drax.com/uk/news/stud...
Every degree matters.🌡️ When the UK's national average temperature rises above 20°C, each additional degree can add over 350MW of demand. Given the growth in cooling demand and air-conditioning uptake since this finding, we expect this figure to be much higher this week.
In a new opinion piece, our Future of Drax Power Station Director explores how Britain's industrial regions could hold the key to driving economic growth in the digital age, and why AI could help unlock a new era of industrial renewal. 🗞️ 👉 www.drax.com/opinion/ai-c...
One of Scotland's oldest hydroelectric power stations has been given a new lease of life following a £2 million refurbishment by Drax, helping preserve the historic facility for future generations. 🛠️ 👉 www.drax.com/news/histori...
Drax’s June LinkedIn newsletter is live. 🗞️ This month’s edition covers why optimisation matters now more than ever, CEO Will Gardiner’s take on the energy transition, and award recognition with Energy Sparks. 👉 Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/drax-j...
UK battery storage capacity has surpassed nuclear power for the first time. 🔋 New #ElectricInsights analysis shows growth from 10MW to nearly 7GW in under a decade - highlighting the rising importance of flexibility in Britain’s power system. 🗞️ Read more: www.drax.com/press_releas...
Balancing the grid: why optimisation matters more than ever. 💡 Ross McKenzie is joined by Will Gardiner, Paul Sheffield and Andy Lowe to discuss how optimisation is helping make the system work smarter. 🎥
New opinion piece from our Group Head of Social Impact, on Drax being Highly Commended for ‘Skills Leadership’ at the REA awards 2026 - and why this work is about practical action to help more young people move from potential to meaningful employment.👥 ➡️ www.drax.com/opinion/reco...
Britain’s battery boom is transforming the power system - capacity has tripled in 3 years. 🔋 Batteries can now discharge more power than the entire nuclear fleet. #ElectricInsights shows the UK must build ~20 GW more by 2030 to stay on track. ➡️ www.drax.com/opinion/glob...
(1/3) We’re pleased to share that Drax’s Community & Education team was highly commended in the Skills Leadership category at last week’s British Renewable Energy Awards. 🏆
Drax Electric Vehicles has partnered with Aldi UK to power up new EV charging at its UK stores. 🚗 Aldi has transitioned around 1,200 EV chargers at more than 250 UK stores over to Drax - giving customers a quick and convenient way to top up during their shop. 🔗 www.drax.com/press_releas...
How do we keep power reliable and affordable as renewables grow? ⚡️ Ross McKenzie sits down with Will Gardiner, Paul Sheffield and Andy Lowe to explore how optimisation is helping make the system work smarter. 📺 Watch here: www.drax.com/opinion/bala...
🏴 Scotland will have a pivotal role in helping Britain deliver an energy future that balances energy security, affordability and decarbonisation, according to Drax CEO, Will Gardiner. For more insights, check out his new byline in @scotsman.com: www.drax.com/opinion/why-...
Why investors are flocking to the energy powerhouse that is Scotland - Drax Global
Scotland has three assets that mean it is exceptionally well-placed to deliver lower prices, greater energy security and reduced carbon emissions.
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The UK’s strengths are clear - Europe’s largest and most active capital market. 🇬🇧 At Drax, we see how critical the right foundations are to sustaining that growth. #TeamUK #InconvenientlyBrilliant
🗞️ New Evidence Hub paper on the future of electricity systems. ⚡️ As renewables grow and demand rises, delivering a reliable net zero system needs a mix of technologies and evolving markets. Our conclusion: markets & carbon pricing alone aren’t enough. ➡️ Read more: www.drax.com/sustainabili...
A partnership between Drax, Energy Sparks and schools across the UK has won the Third Sector Business Charity Award for ‘Best Response to the Cost of Living Crisis’. 🏆 Read our press release: www.drax.com/uk/press_rel...
🤝 Our Community team attended the BITC Pride of Place summit this week, bringing together business, government and the voluntary sector to tackle youth unemployment and create meaningful opportunities. #PlaceSummit26
The UK government has high ambitions for AI - forecasts see at least 6 GW of AI-capable data centres needed by 2030. 📈 How can we ensure we accommodate this new demand effectively? ➡️ Learn more in #ElectricInsights: reports.electricinsights.co.uk?p=2687
As more weather-dependent renewables come online, electricity is increasingly generated when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. ☀️
We’ve published the May edition of Drax’s LinkedIn newsletter - bringing together some of the key stories and updates from the past month. 🗞️ Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/drax-m...