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June 10, 2020
Coal absent from GB grid for two months as it continues to smash records
Great Britain has gone a staggering two months without coal generation, smashing previous records.
June 2, 2020
Sunny skies help make May Britain’s greenest month yet
With no coal on the grid and surging renewables, May was the greenest month ever on Great Britain’s electricity grid.
May 21, 2020
Surging wind helps renewables overtake fossil fuels in Q1
For the first time ever, more electricity came from renewables than fossil fuels throughout the whole of Q1 2020.
May 11, 2020
Britain hits coal-free month milestone as demand remains low
In a significant milestone for Britain, Sunday marked the country's first coal-free month since the industrial revolution.
April 28, 2020
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.
April 28, 2020
Britain hits coal-free record amid sunny skies
Great Britain has hit a new coal-free record, going for more than 18 days straight without any coal on the grid.
August 1, 2019
Coal closures continue as RWE shutters 1.56GW plant
RWE is to close its 1.56GW Aberthaw B coal-fired power station in March 2020, taking the UK’s operational coal fleet down to four.
June 14, 2019
Coal decline continues with SSE plant closure
Coal continues to falter as SSE reveals plans to fully close Fiddler’s Ferry, its last remaining coal-fired power station.
June 5, 2019
More frequent ‘coal-free fortnights’ to be driven by GB carbon taxes, coal-fired imports
Britain’s high carbon prices look set to drive more prolonged periods without coal generation, but the country is still reliant on coal power from overseas, energy analyst firm EnAppSys has claimed.
May 31, 2019
Coal-free fortnight: Landmark record set as UK goes two weeks without coal
The UK has now gone a fortnight without coal, underpinning what has been a landmark month for the country’s energy mix.
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