The UK is eliminating coal power with the closure of its last coal-fired power plant in September 2024, a significant milestone towards reaching its net-zero goals. Coal's contribution to electricity has diminished sharply from 40% in 2012 to zero by 2024, with half of the current generation sourced from zero-carbon options. Natural gas will act as a transitional fuel, as the UK aims for all electricity to be generated from renewables by 2040, focusing on offshore wind and solar energy to combat climate change.
The UK's closure of its last coal-fired power plant in 2024 marks a historic milestone in the country's decarbonization journey, shifting focus to renewable energy.
With around half of the UK's electricity generation now sourced from zero-carbon sources, the government aims for all electricity to be renewable by 2040.
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