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
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Where will all the raw materials come from for the manufacturing process? How will they be transported to the factory and what is going to be done with the various scrap and residues?