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Vital to the energy mix

 

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Coal-fired electricity generation is vital to the UK energy mix. It delivers the benefits of diversity in fuel type and plays a critical role in the reliable delivery of electricity to meet the demand requirements on the electricity system. Add to this the fact that coal is globally abundant and it is clear that coal-fired generation has a valuable role to play in the future energy mix of the UK. Last Winter, coal-fired power stations delivered 50% of the UK’s electricity needs.