🔋 Data centres need power. The grid needs flexibility. As AI accelerates demand for data centres, flexible energy will play a critical role in keeping electricity systems secure, resilient and reliable. 👉 www.drax.com/opinion/the-...

💡 Britain’s future growth needs an energy system that can keep pace. From wind and solar to battery storage and sustainable biomass, Drax is investing in a diverse energy mix to provide greater flexibility. 🔎 Read more from our CEO in Biomass Magazine: www.drax.com/opinion/buil...

🌡️ Requests for home air conditioning installations more than quadrupled during the UK's June heatwave. As demand for cooling grows, flexibility will be essential to keeping power flowing during periods of extreme heat. 👉 Read more in #ElectricInsights: reports.electricinsights.co.uk?p=2761

Britain got tantalisingly close to running its power system with zero carbon (peak 98.8% clean) But balancing the grid cost more than £4 billion in the first half of 2026. £50 for every single person!! Storage, grids & flex must catch up! Read more in reports.electricinsights.co.uk

📩 The September Drax newsletter is here. From powering local opportunity to future-proofing Britain’s grid, catch up on our latest news, insights and perspectives on the energy transition. Read the latest edition and subscribe for future updates: www.linkedin.com/pulse/drax-m...

Britain needs flexibility to make the most of its growing solar fleet. Solar generation soared this summer, but keeping the lights on after sunset requires storage and other flexible technologies to also grow. 👉The latest #ElectricInsights report explains why: reports.electricinsights.co.uk?p=2765

New #ElectricInsights report 📊 From record renewable generation to the growing need for flexibility, explore the trends shaping Britain's electricity system. 🎥 Watch Iain Staffell from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and Drax CEO Will Gardiner discuss more…

Understanding Arctic charr is an important step towards protecting freshwater ecosystems. We're pleased to be working with Fera and Arup to support research in Loch Doon. 🐟 ➡️ Read more: www.drax.com/news/underst...

Understanding Arctic Charr Decline: Why This Ice Age Species Matters - Drax Global

This article was originally published by Fera. Long-term monitoring has shown that Arctic charr populations are under increasing pressure in several UK lakes but understanding exactly why remains a sc...

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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.

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...