Drax received higher UK renewables subsidies in 2024, mostly for biomass -report

Published 00:01 on April 3, 2025 / Last updated at 17:53 on April 2, 2025 / / CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe)

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UK power company Drax earned its second-highest level of public subsidies for biomass generation last year through the country's renewable support scheme, according to an analysis published on Thursday.
UK power company Drax earned its second-highest level of public subsidies for biomass generation last year through the country's renewable support scheme, according to an analysis published on Thursday.


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