Power plant conversion project in North Yorkshire is one of several state-backed renewable energy projects in the UK
The European commission has launched an investigation into the UK’s plans to support the conversion of part of its Drax coal power plant to biomass.
The commission, which late last year gave approval for the German energy group RWE to undertake a similar conversion at its Lynemouth plant, wants to ensure the Drax plans are in line with EU state aid rules.