Renewables Guru's 1863 Prediction Comes True as U.K. Abandons Coal Power

Monday, 30 September 2024, 06:19

Renewables guru’s bold prediction from 1863 has materialized today as the U.K. phases out coal power, marking a significant shift in energy policy. This momentous occasion sees the decommissioning of Ratcliffe-on-Soar, the last coal-fired power plant in the U.K., solidifying its status as the premier G7 nation to eliminate coal from its energy mix. As the government embraces renewables, the future looks bright.

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Renewables Guru's Vision Realized

In 1863, a visionary known as the renewables guru predicted the U.K. would abandon coal within 200 years. Today, this prophecy is fulfilled as the U.K. officially completes its phase-out of coal power with the closing of Ratcliffe-on-Soar.

A Pivotal Shift in Energy Policy

The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is now decommissioned.
The country leads as the first G7 nation to eliminate coal.
Renewables now take center stage in the U.K.'s energy landscape.

With this landmark decision, the U.K. sets an example for climate action globally.

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