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UK’s coal power to a large extent replaced by wind, solar and energy efficiency

Renew Economy 13th June 2017, Wind, solar and energy efficiency have replaced the vast majority of power
previously provided by the UK’s coal fleet, a new analysis shows.

Since the start of the coalition government in 2010, coal’s role in the
generation mix has fallen to historic lows, culminating in the country’s
first coal-free day since the 19th century earlier this year.

But the gap has not been plugged by natural gas, the UK’s now primary source of
electricity. Renewables and energy efficiency have together covered nearly
85% of the power the UK no longer gets from its coal plants.  http://reneweconomy.com.au/wind-solar-energy-efficiency-replaces-coal-generation-uk-33657/

June 14, 2017 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | renewable, UK