UK Grid Operator Turns on Coal Units as Power Shortage Grows
United Kingdom grid operator National Grid ESO is turning to its reserve coal power units to cover electricity shortages amid a crippling energy crunch that has seen several countries across the European Union struggle to maintain their energy supply. A statement from the National Grid revealed that it had synchronized two coal facilities at its West Burton coal plant to the national grid. This is despite the fact that the UK has pledged to phase out the use of coal in power generation by 2024 as part of global efforts to combat climate change. National Grid decided to extend operations…