Wednesday, September 08, 2021

Britain forced to fire up coal plant amid record power prices and winter squeeze | NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT

Britain forced to fire up coal plant amid record power prices and winter squeeze | NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT
"The UK has turned to a coal-fired power station to help boost its energy supply after
  • global gas and power prices hit new highs and 
  • wind farms produced very low levels of electricity.
...The Government plans to phase-out coal-fired power by 2024 in an effort to slash carbon emissions. Most coal-fired power stations have closed, but some remain available to help meet demand – particularly in emergencies.
...Many countries have been replacing coal-fired power stations with gas-fired alternatives, which produce less carbon emissions, but the high price of gas is making coal more appealing again...Read all.

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