🌿 Enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future. CEO: @ddwg. ⚡️@DraxGroupUK @DraxGroupUS @DraxGroupCanada @DraxEnergy @DraxEVs @ElecInsights
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💡 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 @BiomassMagazine: drax.com/opinion/building-th…
Can giving regions more influence over energy investment turn today’s network bottlenecks into tomorrow’s local growth?
🔎 The latest Electric Insights explores the challenge: reports.electricinsights.co.…
🔌 Britain's energy transition needs a grid that can keep pace.
In The Sunday Times Scotland, Drax COO Lee Dawes discusses why stronger networks, grid reform and flexibility will be key to unlocking the full value of low-carbon power.
➡️ drax.com/uk/opinion/to-solve…
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🌡️ 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.…
🔗 Explore the Biomass Tracker: drax.com/sustainability/biom…
🗞️ Or read our blog: drax.com/news/biomass-tracke…
📩 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: linkedin.com/pulse/drax-mont…
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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.…
ALT The cost of balancing Britain's electricity has increased rapidly, reaching over £4 billion for the first six months of 2026. Data from Electric Insights: https://www.electricinsights.co.uk/
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…
Read the full report here: reports.electricinsights.co.…
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...
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.
See how we're taking action to support nature positive outcomes in Scotland... 👇
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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.
📣 "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…
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…
