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For the first time, #electricity generation from Australian #solar and #wind farms could match that coming from the country's #coal-fired power plants this summer. The fact that #renewables generation is even coming close to that from coal plants in Australia highlights the remarkable turnaround in the country's electricity mix. More here: https://lnkd.in/ei4CbSwJ #energytransition #emissions #climate #thermalcoal

The last coal-fired power station is shutting down.     Today, the UK closes the door on coal-powered electricity for good!   Why is this a big deal? It means the UK is the first G7 nation to phase out coal from its energy mix.   This is huge news in the fight against climate change.   Since 1882, coal has been part of the UK’s industrial journey, but today, wind and solar power have taken the lead.   In fact, wind and solar have helped to drive the decline in coal, making it possible for the UK to stop using it completely for electricity.   While this is an incredible achievement, we can’t forget the communities impacted by the closure. It’s a big transition, but with growth in renewable energy sectors like wind, solar, and even hydrogen production, there are exciting new opportunities on the horizon.   From 40% of electricity coming from coal in 2012, to less than 1% today, this is proof that rapid change is possible when we commit to greener energy.   Here’s to a fully decarbonised power system by 2030!   #energytransition #renewableenergy #greenfuture #coalphaseout #UK

𝗨𝗞 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗿𝗮: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? The UK has officially closed its last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, marking the end of almost 150 years of coal power. This closure is part of the country’s broader commitment to decarbonize its electricity by 2030, with plans to replace the site with a carbon-free energy hub. 💬 Will the UK’s coal phase-out inspire other nations to follow? 📖 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e9tjbSgf #energytransition #climateaction #coalphaseout #renewables #sustainability

UK: The first G7 country to end coal power, Marking End of an Era 🏭 The UK has officially closed its final coal power plant, leading the global shift to clean energy 🌍. Coal power has dropped from 39% to 0%, with wind and solar now making up 34% of the country's energy mix 🌬️☀️. This transition has slashed emissions by 75% and saved £2.9bn. OECD coal generation has halved since 2007, with 3/4 of nations targeting a coal-free future by 2030. 🌱 #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Renewables #NetZero

142 years… That’s how long coal was producing electricity in the UK until yesterday, when the last station closed its doors. We have plenty of problems to tackle in the UK, so this isn’t a moment to be smug, but certainly we can feel optimistic! The most notable consideration is how quickly it has been phased out: little more than a decade ago, coal made up nearly 40% of our electricity mix, the graph below is a pleasure to look at. We have some advantages in the UK, not least masses of coastline to run offshore wind, and potentially tidal power too, but the next challenge is storage! But still, let’s celebrate an impressive milestone eh? Did the graph below surprise you as much as it did me? #renewables #coalfree #uk #energy

Read the latest on European #energytransition progress courtesy of Ember, most notably: 'Wind produced more electricity than gas for the first time in 2023' and crucially, 'EU wind and solar projects remain cheaper than coal and gas'. Full details below 👇 #energytransition #sustainableenergy #renewableenergy

Free and reliable reports like these are always amazing.

The UK's last remaining coal-fired power plant, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar facility in Nottinghamshire, was shut down on September 30, 2024. This marks the end of over 140 years of coal-generated electricity in the country. The closure is a significant milestone in the UK's energy transition, as it becomes the first G7 nation to completely phase out coal power. This step is part of the UK's broader goal to decarbonize its power sector by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant, commissioned in 1968, was a 2GW coal facility with four units, each powered by a 500MW generator set. The UK government has rapidly reduced its reliance on coal, from generating nearly 30% of the country's electricity in 2015 to just 1% by 2023. The decommissioning process at the Ratcliffe-on-Soar site will begin this month and is expected to take two years. The site might be repurposed for large-scale hydrogen production as part of the transition to cleaner energy sources. #netzero #UK #renewable #solarenergy

Copper is essential for wind, solar, EVs, heat pumps, grids, and electrical installations. It's also key to decarbonising copper production and many industries. We call for an Electrification Action Plan to boost energy efficiency and access to clean energy. In April 2024, the EU’s fossil fuel electricity generation hit a record low of 23%, thanks to solar and wind power generating over a third of EU electricity. ☀️🌬️ Europe's electricity transition is progressing, with power sector emissions down 18% in early 2024 compared to 2023. 🔌 Policymakers must support and accelerate this transition now. ⚡️ #ElectrifyNow! #100DaysToElectrify #Copper #Electrification #Decarbonization #EnergyEfficiency