Drax biomass plants approved, but construction depends on subsidy boost
Company says two proposed 299MW plants in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire will not go ahead without greater support for biomass
The government has granted approval for two 299MW biomass plants proposed by Drax, although the power company has insisted that it will not move ahead with the projects unless subsidy levels for biomass...
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