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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.

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…

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. 🛠️ ➡️ drax.com/news/historic-…

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: linkedin.com/pulse/drax-jun…

UK battery storage capacity has surpassed nuclear power for the first time. 🔋 New @ElecInsights 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: drax.com/press_release/…

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. 🎥

The UK’s AI race is all about electricity. 70% of data centre capacity lies within 20 miles of London. They block new homes being built because the grid can’t cope. We must look beyond - to places with clean power and strong grid access. Read in full: reports.electricinsights.co.uk

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.👥 ➡️drax.com/opinion/recogn…

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. @ElecInsights shows the UK must build ~20 GW more by 2030 to stay on track. ➡️ drax.com/opinion/global…

How can Britain cut its exposure to geopolitical energy shocks? 🌍 Find out in the latest #ElectricInsights @ElecInsights report: reports.electricinsights.co.uk

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.

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. 🤝

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. 🏆

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: drax.com/opinion/balanc…

🤝 We were pleased to attend the Negative Emissions Summit in Brussels recently - the world’s largest carbon removals policy event, bringing together leaders from policy, industry, finance and research. #NEPSummit

🏆 We're proud to have been recognised at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards for helping schools tackle energy costs. Learn more... 👇

The UK’s strengths are clear - global capital, world-class talent and a thriving tech ecosystem. 🇬🇧 Reliable, flexible energy will be key to sustaining that growth. ⚡️ Proud to support #TeamUK #InconvenientlyBrilliant @cityoflondon

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

⚡️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. 🔗 drax.com/sustainability…

🤝 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 Learn more: drax.com/about-us/our-c…