Power station emissions increase despite closure of UK's last coal-fired generator, report reveals
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Emissions from power stations increased last year despite the drive for renewables and the closure of the UK's last coal-fired generator, a report has revealed.
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Figures from energy analysts Montel showed that greenhouse gases produced by electricity generation increased by 2.8 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year.
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It found that this reflected the UK's reliance on gas, particularly on occasions when renewables were unable to supply the grid, such as windless or cloudy days.Another reason suggested in the report was curtailment.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This is when energy produced by renewables cannot be used on the grid because of bottlenecks in the system.
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It can result in fossil fuels being used in their place, as their output is more easily controlled.
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