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What will be the UK's total energy production mix by the end of 2024?
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Annual reports from the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
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UK Closes Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Ending 142 Years of Coal Power
Sep 30, 2024, 06:37 AM
The United Kingdom has officially closed its last remaining coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, marking the end of an era for the nation that pioneered the industrial revolution. This closure makes the UK the first G7 country to completely phase out coal power, a significant milestone in its transition to cleaner energy. Ratcliffe-on-Soar, located in Nottinghamshire, has been operational since 1963 and has played a crucial role in the country's energy production. The shutdown of this plant, which was running at half output of 250MW before closure, is seen as a testament to the UK's successful efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The plant's closure also symbolizes the end of over 142 years of coal-powered electricity in the UK, a country that once relied heavily on coal for its energy needs. The last time the UK built a coal-fired power station was about 50 years ago.
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