UK's last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, to close on Sept 30, marking UK's complete transition from coal power and a G7 first.

The UK will close its last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, on September 30, marking the country's complete transition away from coal-powered electricity, a first for any G7 nation. This closure reflects a significant shift towards cleaner energy sources, as coal's share in the UK's energy mix has declined from 70% in the 1980s to just 1% now. The UK aims to decarbonize electricity by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

September 18, 2024
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