Electricity generation from fossil fuels in the UK has plummeted to an all-time low following the closure of the country’s last coal-fired power station.
The UK last coal-fired power station Ratcliffe-on-Soar is set to close today
This will be the first time since 1882 that coal has not powered Great Britain. The UK is set to cease all electricity production from coal, bringing an end to
UK last coal-fired power station Ratcliffe-on-Soar is set to close next week
Next week, history will be made in Nottinghamshire with the closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station.
Drax is reportedly negotiating to revive coal power plants as backup for the winter season
The National Grid has confirmed discussions with Drax, the UK power producer, about the possibility of reactivating two coal-powered units for emergency backup power next winter.
Uniper’s Ratcliffe Coal power station warmed up as heatwave hits the UK
In anticipation of a heatwave that is predicted to increase the demand for air conditioning throughout Britain, the National Grid has requested that a coal power station be brought up
UK: Met Office issues first ever red extreme heat warning
The Met Office has issued the first red alert for hot temperatures. This warns that there is a “very probable” threat to life.