coal power station
SSE Renewables has collaborated with Fluence and OCU Energy to construct a 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system at the site of the former coal-fired power station, Fiddler’s Ferry
Carlton Power has secured the green light for a 1GW battery energy storage scheme at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park
Fears of a potential winter energy crisis are intensifying as talks between the National Grid and energy companies Drax and EDF fail to keep two additional coal power plants operational
EDF and Drax have confirmed that their coal units will not be available for the upcoming winter, following discussions with the National Grid ESO
Global coal production increased by over 7%, reaching a record high of 175 exajoules, according to the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy 2023
Experts warn that the government’s shift in position allows for the possibility of using coal power plants again if needed to prevent blackouts
The UK’s electricity system operator suggests that there will be enough available capacity to meet electricity demand, with the possibility of reviving coal-fired units to ensure reliability
The milestone will lead to significant mine closures, layoffs and falling tax and royalty payments in coal-producing states, according to a report
The power station generated a total of 491,792GWh of electricity over its 57 years of operation, equivalent to powering 164 million homes for a year
The funding will explore waste-to-renewable natural gas feasibility at the Meyreuil coal plant site