Coal closure delays requested by BEIS in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Coal plants operated by Uniper, EDF and Drax may be closed later than originally planned following requests from the government.
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IEA: Global power demand to jump 4.5% as renewables remain ‘largely immune’ to COVID-19 impacts
Global demand for electricity is predicted to rise by 4.5% in 2021 – equivalent to 1,000TWh – following heavy reductions as a result of COVID-19.
EDF’s West Burton A to close in 2022 leaving just one remaining coal power station
EDF is to shutter its West Burton A power station in September 2022, leaving just one coal-fired power station remaining in the UK.
Drax drops plan for Europe’s largest new gas plant as it turns its back on fossil fuels
Drax has dropped plans to develop any new gas plants, including its plans to build Europe's biggest CCGT plant as it moves to turn its back on fossil fuels.
No coal in the nation’s stocking: Britain sees first coal-free Christmas Day
Britain had its first coal-free Christmas, while wind set a new generation record on Boxing Day to round off a record-breaking year for green energy.
Britain labeled a ‘green energy pioneer’ as it goes over 18 days straight without coal
Great Britain has now gone more than 18 days without coal-fired generation, thanks to sunny weather and low demand.
'One-off' factors help drive global decarbonisation as coal continues its fall in UK
Globally, CO2 emissions fell faster than they have for decades in 2019, but this was driven by unsustainable “one-off” factors.
Emissions fall to lowest level since 1888 driven by energy intensity and renewables
New research by Carbon Brief has shown that the UK’s CO2 emissions have fallen by 28% over the past decade.
Coal-fired power generation on track for record reduction in 2019
Coal-fired power generation around the world is on track for a record reduction in 2019, according to new research by Carbon Brief.