As the UK’s last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, officially closes its doors, Britain becomes the first G7 country to end its reliance on coal to produce electricity. This marks a significant step in the UK’s goal to decarbonize electricity by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Uniper, the owner of Ratcliffe-on-Soar, has announced a two-year decommissioning period for the site, with plans to transform it into a new “carbon-free technology and energy hub.” The closure will result in the redeployment or departure of the 350 employees and contractors at the site.
This move comes as part of Britain’s long history with coal, which played a crucial role in powering the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries. However, in recent decades, the share of coal in the country’s electricity mix has plummeted, with only 1.0 percent coming from coal power last year.
With a shift towards renewable energy sources like wind and nuclear power, Britain is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow in transitioning away from fossil fuels. The closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar signifies the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Britain’s energy landscape.
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