Drax sets sights on becoming first company in the world to be carbon negative by 2030
Drax has announced its intention to become the first company in the world to be carbon negative by 2030.
Articles tagged with: biomass
Renewables surpass fossil fuels in 'milestone moment' for UK power sector
According to new analysis by Carbon Brief, in Q3 this year the UK’s windfarms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated 29.5 terawatt hours (TWh) of power, while coal, gas and oil generated just 29.1TWh.
Pioneering carbon capture pilot could help Drax deliver ‘carbon negative’ power
Drax Group is to launch Europe’s first bioenergy carbon capture storage (BECCS) project, claiming that its success could bring ‘carbon negative’ power to North Yorkshire.
Drax hits back, insists biomass is the ‘only reliable, flexible’ at-scale renewable
Drax Power has hit back at a report which questioned the economic case for biomass, insisting the technology was the “only reliable, flexible” renewable that can be deployed at scale in the UK.
Solar and wind over biomass the ‘smart economic choice’ for UK power
Powering the UK on wind and solar is not only possible, but the “smart economic choice” according to a new report which has condemned the future prospects of biomass in the country.
Heathrow targets carbon neutral status in landmark sustainability strategy
Heathrow airport is to be powered completely by renewable-sourced electricity from next month as the airport aims to become recognised as zero carbon infrastructure.
Carlsberg hops to 6% energy demand reduction as REC purchases swell
International brewer Carlsberg has recorded a 6% fall in energy consumption while also boosting the amount of renewable energy certificates it purchases.
BEIS lays surprise cut to biomass CHP support
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has laid a surprise cut to Renewable Heat Incentive support for biomass CHP systems in a move which the Renewable Energy Association has decried as “abrupt” and “very negative”.
RHI plans branded ‘counterproductive’ as consultation closes
The government’s controversial consultation on reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) closed this week amid claims its proposals are “counterproductive, and will significantly impact the industry.”