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Britain’s last coal power station to close in three weeks
The last remaining coal fired power station in the UK, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is set to close on 30th September after receiving its final coal delivery in late June.
read more... 05/09/2024
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Post-2030 coal output likely within Berlin’s expectations
Germany could have between 13.2-14.7 GW of coal generation capacity after 2030, according to data from analysts and Montel, closely matching government documents showing a need for up to 14 GW.
read more... 09/08/2024
EU clears 1.75 billion euro compensation for eastern German coal exit
Germany's economy ministry said it won the European Commission's clearance in principle to compensate power company LEAG with up to 1.75 billion euros ($1.90 billion) for exiting coal by 2038, part of Berlin's efforts to speed up decarbonisation.
read more... 05/06/2024
EU court rules Poland must pay €68m bill in Turow coal mine case
Warsaw will have to pay €68 million in EU fines over the continued operation of the Turow coal mine despite court orders to the contrary, the EU’s lower court ruled, Wednesday (29 May).
read more... 30/05/2024
G7 discussing 2035 end date for coal-fired power plants
Energy ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy countries meeting in Italy are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 to shut down their coal-powered power plants, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Monday.
read more... 30/04/2024