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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 @imperialcollege and Drax CEO Will Gardiner discuss more…
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Read the full report here: reports.electricinsights.co.…
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If Britain is serious about reducing electricity costs, improving energy security and supporting long-term growth, making electricity more affordable must be a priority.
➡️ Read Drax CEO Will Gardiner's latest article in @TheEngineerUK: drax.com/uk/opinion/electric…
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A giant battery hidden inside a mountain? ⛰️
Cruachan Power Station shows how long-duration energy storage can store clean, homegrown energy and keep electricity flowing when we need it most.
No sunshine or wind required. More of this on the way, soon...
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We're proud to be part of the communities where we operate. 🤝
In Gloster, Mississippi, Mayor Jerry Norwood reflects on the impact of Drax's support, from a new walking track to a recent back-to-school drive for local families. 📺
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The Cruachan power station, a kilometre deep inside the mountain, and the dam above are iconic feats of Scottish engineering.
Scotland’s vast renewable energy capacity continues to grow. It was great to see the work ongoing to upgrade these vital facilities.
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See how we're taking action to support nature positive outcomes in Scotland... 👇
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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As Scotland transitions to net zero, energy storage like pumped hydro will play a key role in building resilience for the future.
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Cruachan Power Station to see progress on @DraxGroupUK £80 million upgrade project at the iconic hydro plant.
ALT First Minister John Swinney with two representatives of Drax Group wearing white hard hats and yellow safety vests. They are standing smiling in front of a large hydro plant in the mountains.
ALT First Minister John Swinney with 2 representatives of Drax Group in hard hats and yellow safety vests. They are stood inside the hydro plant station with rocky walls.
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📣 "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.
🔗 drax.com/opinion/why-flexibi…
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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. ☀️
🔗 drax.com/what-we-do/solar-an…
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“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: drax.com/opinion/draxs-bigge…
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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/
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(1/2) Today marks a significant milestone in Drax's growth journey as we complete the acquisition of Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF).
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(2/2) By adding solar and wind to our portfolio for the first time, we are broadening the role we can play in supporting the UK’s energy security and helping to decarbonise the power system.
Learn more: drax.com/news/drax-completes…
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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: linkedin.com/pulse/drax-july…
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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. 🗺️
👉 drax.com/sustainability/biom…
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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.
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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. 🗞️
👉 drax.com/opinion/ai-can-help…
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