United Kingdom closes its last remaining coal power plant

The United Kingdom has marked a historic moment in its energy transition by shutting down the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in Nottinghamshire (East Midlands of England). It was the UK’s last remaining coal power plant. Officials have described its closure as a “tremendously important milestone in the global route to decarbonization.” After decommissioning, the site will be demolished, which is set to take about two years. Continue reading at newmobility.news.

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techxplore.com - 25/Sep 19:00

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power-technology.com - 08:02

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the new york times - 14:26

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bbc - 10:02

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techxplore.com - 18/Sep 08:05

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'End of an era': UK to shut last coal-fired power plant

techxplore.com - 18/Sep 08:05

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station has dominated the landscape of the English East Midlands for nearly 60 years, looming over the small town of the same...