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The UK paid £1.3 billion to turn off wind farms last year and avoid overloading the grid. ⚡️ #ad ➡️Read more from Ash Hein, FlexGen Business Development Director at Drax, in a recent @politico article: politico.eu/sponsored-cont…

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#DraxFoundation funding to support over 118,000 people and drive community impact across UK, US and Canada. 🤝 The Social Impact Report 2025 reveals a £3.1 million investment in communities and non-profit organisations, supporting more than 118,000 people.

See how our team have been making a difference in our communities... 👇

2025 was a record year for Britain’s renewable energy production. ⚡️ But more wind and solar output puts greater strain on system operations - the latest #ElectricInsights explains how battery storage can help. 🔋 ➡️ reports.electricinsights.co.uk/?p=2642

We’re thrilled to welcome @Flexitricity to the Drax Group today. ⚡️ We are ambitious about growing and developing our FlexGen business and Flexitricity’s technology and team are a strong strategic fit for us. ➡️ Find out more at drax.com/what-we-do/fle…

Drax is the largest power station in the country. When the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine, it steps in, avoiding the need to use more gas or import power from abroad. 💡 ➡️ Learn more: drax.com

We’re pleased to share our March LinkedIn newsletter, where we look back on the past month at Drax. 🗞️ Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/drax-mar…

We were thrilled to pick up a @CDP AA rating award for climate and forests at the CDP 25th Anniversary and 2026 Awards for Europe this week. 🏆 We’re proud to be recognised as a leader in climate action and our role in supporting responsible forest management. 🌍

The UK paid £1.3 billion to turn off wind farms last year and avoid overloading the grid. 💡 Read more from Ash Hein, FlexGen Business Development Director at Drax, in this @politico article. 🔗 politico.eu/sponsored-cont…

🌍 Enabling a secure energy transition. Our diversified, dispatchable, and renewable portfolio generates consistent, flexible and secure energy for the UK. Read our 2025 Annual Report: drax.com/investors/annu…

Britain’s energy prices are fighting against its net zero ambitions, with people switching to electric vehicles and heat pumps facing higher bills. 🚙 Why is the ratio between electricity and gas prices so high in the UK? Find out in Electric Insights: reports.electricinsights.co.uk/?p=2637

At Drax, our mission is to help meet the world's increasing demand for secure energy, sustainably. 🌍 For us, sustainability isn’t about words, it’s about action. Hear more from Drax’s Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, Ross McKenzie. 📺

Tomorrow (21 March) is International Day of Forests (#ForestDay), a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests worldwide. 🌳 At Drax, we recognise our responsibility to be a leader in sourcing biomass sustainably. 👉 drax.com/sustainability…

#FlexibleGeneration technologies like battery storage and pumped storage hydro support a secure, affordable and clean energy system for British homes and businesses. 💡 Learn more about Flexible Generation here: drax.com/flexible-gener…

🌍 2025 was a record year for Britain’s renewable energy production. However, system flexibility will determine whether more clean output translates into lower emissions. 🔗 Find out more in the latest #ElectricInsights report, linked in the comments.

Britain’s electricity demand has reached a turning point, aided by the growth of AI and data centres. How will the grid keep up? 💡 Find out in the latest #ElectricInsights report: reports.electricinsights.co.uk/?p=2645

Output from wind and solar reached record highs in 2025. 📈 But record renewables meant record system pain - Electric Insights highlights the importance of dispatchable generation, like biomass. 🍃 Read more: ➡️ reports.electricinsights.co.uk/?p=2642

For the first time, clean sources supplied more than three-fifths of Britain’s electricity in 2025 - up from just one-fifth in 2010. 🍃 But what impact did this have on the energy system? Electric Insights explains. ⚡ Read more: ➡️ reports.electricinsights.co.uk/?p=2650

UK data centre demand is forecast to quadruple by 2030. 📈 How can we ensure the grid keeps pace with this increasing demand? The latest Electric Insights explores the importance of AI growth zones.⚡ Read more: ➡️ reports.electricinsights.co.uk/?p=2645