Carbon intensity hits new low as renewables power Britain to fresh record
Renewable generation soared as Britain hit a new carbon emissions record of just 97g/kWh on 30 June, according to data from Drax.
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Drax, Equinor, National Grid partner for zero-carbon power stations plan
Drax, Equinor and National Grid’s Ventures arm have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on zero-carbon power stations in the UK.
Drax launches ‘end-to-end’ C&I electric vehicle service
Energy group Drax has become the latest supplier to take aim at the UK’s nascent EV market, launching an end-to-end EV service targeting C&I customers.
Drax lauds supporting role in energy transition as Capacity Market spectre looms large
Drax has said its ability to support the UK’s energy transition will become increasingly important as low carbon power soars, but the Capacity Market’s ongoing suspension looms large over the firm’s 2019.
Haven Power pens DSR contract with GridBeyond to target business customers
Haven Power, the Drax-owned renewable energy supplier, has announced a partnership with demand side response firm GridBeyond to target Haven’s business customer base.
Energy transition leading to 'two-tier economy' for consumers warns Drax
The energy transition is walking the UK into a ‘two-tier economy’ where communities and businesses in whole regions of the country are left behind with higher bills and less access to new technologies.
UK reaches major decarbonisation ‘milestone’ as renewables capacity leapfrogs fossil fuels
The UK has reached a “major milestone” in its decarbonisation of the power sector, having witnessed renewables capacity exceed that of fossil fuel generation.
Coal dips to new lows but UK decarbonisation continues to slow
Drax Insight’s latest Electric Insights report for Q2 2018 has revealed that coal generation fell to new lows between April and June, responsible for 1.3% of the country’s power mix over the period and less than 1% in June alone.
RWE planning 100MW battery as nationally significant projects continue to emerge
RWE Generation is investigating the construction of a 100MW battery at its Tilbury power station as part of plans to convert the former coal-fired plant to a gas peaking plant.