Category: coal power

IEA Says Global Coal Consumption Will Reach All-Time High This Year

December 16, 2022
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Global coal consumption will hit an all-time high in this year amid high demand in Europe, despite attempts to transition toward a “carbon-free” economy. Use of coal is expected to remain at similar levels over the next few years if more is not done to move countries to a low-carbon economy, according to a report by…

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Blackouts Likely as Push to Replace Fossil Fuels With Unreliable Tech Imperil Grid, Regulator Warns

November 23, 2022
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Frequent blackouts throughout the United States would become more likely if the drive to replace fossil fuels with unreliable “green” energy goes through, warned a federal regulatory official. The Biden administration’s policy to replace traditional sources of energy with wind and solar would push the national power grid to the brink of a double crisis, said Mark…

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Blackouts Likely as Push to Replace Fossil Fuels With Unreliable Tech Imperils Grid, Regulator Warns

November 23, 2022
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Frequent blackouts throughout the United States would become more likely if the drive to replace fossil fuels with unreliable “green” energy goes through, warned a federal regulatory official. The Biden administration’s policy to replace traditional sources of energy with wind and solar would push the national power grid to the brink of a double crisis, said Mark…

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China Increases Use of Coal-Fired Power Amid Heat Wave and Drought, Despite Increased Carbon Emissions

September 10, 2022
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Recent reports on coal power and mining industries show that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has run counter to its carbon reduction vow since last year. The subject of re-invigorating coal-fired power production is no longer dodged  among Chinese financial experts, especially after drought-induced power shortages started in July. The previously reduced use of coal…

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UK Turns on Coal Power Plant as Wind Farms Fail to Meet Electricity Demand

September 7, 2021
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The UK has been forced to fire up a coal power plant to ensure electricity supply, as low winds prevent the country’s wind farms from generating as much power as expected. The UK’s National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) said it has asked energy firm EDF to fire up West Burton A, a power plant…

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