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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🌡️ 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
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Dr Iain Staffell @iain-staffell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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 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/
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📩 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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Read the full report: reports.electricinsights.co.uk Or watch the full conversation between Iain and Will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBcd...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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…
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📷 Photo credit: Elizabeth Lewis-Reddy, Principal Scientist at Fera.
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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...
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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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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
📣 "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-...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
“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...
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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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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
(3/3) Learn more: www.drax.com/news/drax-co...
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Drax completes 'transformational' £548 million acquisition of solar and wind assets - Drax Global
Drax Group plc is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of renewable energy company Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited (BSIF). The deal is transformative for Drax, adding solar an...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
(2/3) 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.
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
(1/3) 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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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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. 🎥
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
(3/3) This recognition reflects the team’s ongoing work to support skills development, inspire future talent, and create meaningful opportunities - from education programmes to partnerships that help build pathways into the energy sector and support the transition to a net zero future. 👥
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
(2/3) Our nomination focused on a simple but important idea: creating stronger classroom-to-career pathways for young people in underserved communities across Yorkshire and the Humber. 🤝
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
(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. 🏆
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 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-...
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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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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🗞️ 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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🤝 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
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🔋Drax is investing in battery storage that can store renewable energy when it’s abundant and use it later in the day to balance high demand and costs.🔋 Learn more in this ESS News article from Drax CCO, Paul Sheffield: www.drax.com/opinion/bett...
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Betting on batteries: addressing intermittent inefficiencies at scale - Drax Global
This article has been republished with permission from ESS News. As shockwaves from the Iran war continue to ripple through global oil and gas markets, countries across Europe have experienced soaring...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
As more weather-dependent renewables come online, electricity is increasingly generated when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. ☀️
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
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...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
⚡️ The Q1 2026 #ElectricInsights report is live. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social It explores how Britain’s AI ambition depends on the grid; how we can insulate Britain from geopolitical energy shocks; and much more. 🗞️ Read here: reports.electricinsights.co.uk
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
What are residual emissions — and why do they matter? ⚡️ There’s no single definition, but they’re real and need managing and counterbalancing to reduce risk. ➡️ Read more in our report: www.drax.com/sustainabili...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Why backing smaller sustainability charities delivers lasting social impact - our Group Head of Social Impact, Shona King, explains in her new article. 👥 Read the article: www.drax.com/opinion/back...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
⚡️ How does biomass deliver system stability in an uncertain energy landscape? 🌿 Hear from our Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, Ross McKenzie, in his new opinion piece for Bioenergy Insight. ➡️ www.drax.com/opinion/how-...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Find out more in our press release: www.drax.com/press_releas...
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The Princess Royal visits Cruachan 'Hollow Mountain' Power Station to mark its 60th anniversary - Drax Global
The Princess Royal visited Drax Group’s Cruachan ‘Hollow Mountain’ Power Station, near Oban in Argyll, on Monday to unveil a commemorative plaque marking the 60th anniversary of its opening. Carved in...
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The Princess Royal recently visited Cruachan ‘Hollow Mountain’ Power Station to mark its 60th anniversary. 👑 Carved into Ben Cruachan, the plant was the first large-scale reversible pumped storage hydro facility in the world when it was opened by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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Drax Group @draxgroup.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
In the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist, our CEO Will Gardiner discusses the changing role of electricity in modern life - and why energy is now central to economic growth, innovation and resilience. 🎙️ 👉 Learn more here: www.drax.com/opinion/refr...
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