The
Department for Business,(BERR) has granted approval for
E.ONto build a new 1,200MW gas-fired power station at Drakelow in Derbyshire.
According to E.ON
Drakelow power station will consist of three high-efficiency, low carbon emission units that will produce enough power for around one million homes.
Dr Paul Golby, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, said: ‘This new station, combined with the billions of pounds we're investing in new renewables and coal developments, shows our commitment to tackling the twin challenges of ensuring security of power supply for the UK and the global threat of climate change.’
E.ON has plans to invest £3bn in the
Oxa launches autonomous Ford E-Transit for van and minibus modes
I'd like to know where these are operating in the UK. The report is notably light on this. I wonder why?