Drax eyes route into battery business
Power giant gives notice to Planning Inspectorate of intention to repower two coal units with gas and build huge battery storage units at Drax Power Station
Drax is preparing to enter the world of energy storage, after giving notice to the Planning Inspectorate yesterday of its plan to scope out the potential for new battery banks at the Drax Power Station...
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