UK turns to last coal plant amid Arctic blast for electricity boost

Britain relies heavily on its final coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, contributing 3.4% to the nation’s electricity production, marking its busiest week in at least a year

UK wind farm forced to cut output as coal plant supports grid

The Seagreen offshore wind farm off the east coast of Scotland was ordered to reduce its output, while the Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station was paid to support the UK’s power supply

EDF and Drax rule out coal units for next winter

EDF and Drax have confirmed that their coal units will not be available for the upcoming winter, following discussions with the National Grid ESO

National Grid turns to coal power amidst rising air conditioning demand

In response to rising electricity demand for air conditioning, National Grid has asked Uniper’s Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire to make preparations for operation

National Grid: Coal-fired power units asked to warm up

Two units will prepare to boost the grid as low winds are expected to leave electricity supplies tighter than usual

Closure of UK coal plant to be delayed by two years

Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal power station in Nottinghamshire will stay open until late 2024

Owner of seven UK power stations posts £10bn loss

Uniper has said fewer Russian gas deliveries had an “adverse impact” on its first half-year financial results

Uniper warns over output of coal-fired stations as river evaporates

Lower Rhine River levels mean that the company might need to cut output at a coal fire plant in Germany

Council consults on rebirth of coal power station site after its shutdown

The site of Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station in Nottinghamshire could soon become home to a green technology and energy hub

Uniper reportedly seeks state support in light of reduced Russian gas flows

The owner of a coal power station in Nottinghamshire expects significantly lower earnings as a result of the energy crisis