The UK helped usher in the coal era - now its closing its last remaining plant

The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, set to close on September 30th, marks the end of coal power in the UK, crucial for meeting climate goals.

Over its decades in operation, Ratcliffe-on-Soar has generated enough energy to make more than 21 trillion cups of tea, reflecting its massive output.

Uniper’s shift from coal to hydrogen at Ratcliffe signals a pivotal transition in energy production, aiming for 500 megawatts capacity by the decade's end.

The historical significance of coal in the UK is evident as it once met over 95 percent of the country's energy demand in 1900.

Read at The Verge