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1 April 2026

Drax completes acquisition of AI-enabled asset optimisation platform

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30 March 2026

New partnership launches to connect Selby communities

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10 March 2026

New interactive simulation gives young people the chance to become a technician at Cruachan Power Station for the day

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18 February 2026

Mind the spark gap: Britain risks falling behind in electric transition despite record clean power

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9 February 2026

Jack Cunningham, Group Sustainability Director at Drax: “Bridging the gap between ideas and industry”

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27 January 2026

Skillz CIC and Drax Foundation support Year 9 students through new mentoring programme

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22 January 2026

School tours return to historic Galloway Hydro Power Station

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18 December 2025

Shore shop! – Cruachan Visitor Centre event helps Oban RNLI raise funds

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3 December 2025

Biomass sets new UK power generation records

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2 December 2025

Drax Community Fund gives Selby Preschool financial boost to help secure its future

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11 November 2025

Drax strengthens partnership with Selby High School by enabling alternative provision at Skylark Centre

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6 November 2025

Historic Scottish hydro power station set for £15M upgrade

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