Uniper CEO: UK’s coal plant closure a milestone towards climate goals


The plant closure, late on Monday, means Britain is the first Group of Seven country to end coal-power generation. — Reuters

LONDON: The closure of Britain’s last coal plant is a major milestone on the path for the country to meet its climate targets, says Michael Lewis, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Uniper, which owns the plant.

Britain has a climate target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and decarbonise its power sector by 2030 which will require it to reduce fossil fuel power production and increase renewable generation such as wind and solar.

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