⚡️ Enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future 💡 Part of @DraxGroup
Selby, North Yorkshire
Joined October 2023
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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…
🔋 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.
👉 drax.com/uk/opinion/the-next…
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.…
🌡️ 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.…
💡 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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📩 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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Wind and solar now supply 40% of Britain's electricity demand.
What a remarkable change has been made over the last decade! That puts us ahead of most major world economies.
A bit of positive news for your weekend read at Electric Insights: reports.electricinsights.co.…
ALT The share of Britain’s electricity demand met by wind and solar power reached 40% in the second quarter of 2026, ahead of most major world economies. International comparisons cover 2025, or the most recently available data.
A great session with the Selby Connected Business Panel at Drax Power Station recently. 🤝
Thank you to everyone who contributed ideas and expertise as we continue working together to create opportunities and make a lasting difference across the Greater Selby area.
☀️ Britain’s solar boom needs energy storage to tackle evening price spikes. 🔋
New #ElectricInsights analysis explains more: drax.com/news/britains-solar…
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…
Understanding Arctic charr is an important step towards protecting freshwater ecosystems. We're pleased to be working with @FeraScience and Arup to support research in Loch Doon. 🐟
➡️ Read more: drax.com/uk/news/understandi…
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…
“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…
We’re proud to support New Lanark World Heritage Site's new learning project exploring the history of hydropower on the River Clyde and its relevance today.💡
As operators of the Lanark Hydro Scheme, we're delighted to help connect local heritage, education and renewable energy.
We're pleased to welcome Keir Mather MP to the Selby Connected Business Panel.
Keir recently joined Drax and Up for Yorkshire at an open day at the Skylark Centre, showcasing how partnership working can deliver practical benefits for local communities.
drax.com/uk/news/keir-mather…
🎥Today Drax Power Station welcomed ITV Calendar behind the scenes.
Jon Hill spoke with our Future of Drax Power Station Director about Drax's role in providing reliable, large-scale renewable power when the UK energy system needs it.
📺Tune in to @itvcalendar from 6pm tonight.
