5 January
Biomass-fired power production in the UK increased last year, along with the fuel’s share in the nation’s electricity mix. This comes despite an overall drop in power prices and total grid demand, according to data from utility Drax and Imperial College London. Biomass power output rose by 8.3% in 2020, reaching 19.45TWh. This compares with 17.96TWh in the previous year. UK power prices rebounded in Q3 and Q4, after demand declined following the imposition of pandemic-related lockdowns.
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