Monday, 30 September 2024 Britain has shut down its last coal-fired power station, marking an end to 142 years of coal reliance. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant ceased operations, symbolizing the UK's significant progress towards a cleaner energy future. The country has seen substantial growth in renewable energy, with coal now contributing a mere 1.8% to its electricity mix.
After dominating the landscape of the English East Midlands for nearly 60 years, the UK's last coal-fired power plant in Ratcliffe-on-Soar is to close at the end of the month, with some locals sad to..
Monday, 30 September 2024
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