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The UK grid is on track to eventually becoming fossil free, although there will likely be a long 'tail' period where natural gas backup plants still operate dur
by Reason077 6y ago
The UK grid is on track to eventually becoming fossil free, although there will likely be a long 'tail' period where natural gas backup plants still operate during periods of unusually high demand and/or restricted supply.
2020 will very likely be the first year that renewables overtake fossil fuels in total electricity generated.
Here's a satisfying video of UK coal-fired power plants being demolished:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-52985841 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-52985841