Through a combination of co-firing and our intention to develop three 300MW dedicated biomass fired energy plants, Drax will, on current forecasts become responsible for around 15% of the UK’s renewable electricity.

Biomass

Find out what biomass is and its benefits for energy production.

Find out more about biomass

What is biomass?

  • Our renewable energy plants

    Together, Drax and Siemens Project Ventures have announced their intention to jointly develop three dedicated biomass-fired renewable energy plants in the UK.

    Find out more about our renewable energy plants

  • About Drax’s co-firing plans

    Drax is undertaking the largest biomass co-firing project in the world, in which renewable biomass is burnt alongside coal to produce electricity.

    Find out more about Drax’s co-firing plans

  • Reap the renewable benefit, grow crops for Drax

    Drax can guarantee you long-term contracts, a sustainable return and stable, index-linked pricing whilst avoiding the risks of the volatile commodity markets.

    Find out more in our Green Shoots programme

Interested in renewable energy?

  • Are you a supplier of goods or services that are relevant to our biomass business needs, or interested in employment opportunities?