The UK has broadly phased out coal, the most polluting fossil fuel. But it extended the life of five plants this winter amid energy security fears, as Europe raced to replace Russian gas.
"The ESO as a prudent system operator has these tools for additional contingency to operate the network as normal and the public should continue to use energy as normal."
In October the ESO warned it was"likely to be a challenging winter for energy supply throughout Europe" but said it was planning for a 6.3% margin to ensure reliable electricity supply.This is the second time this winter that coal plants have been put on standby. They were also warmed up in December when snow blanketed much of the country and energy demand climbed, but they were not eventually needed.
Coal is the most polluting type of fossil fuel, and has been broadly been phased out in the UK as it seeks to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and stave off dangerous levels of climate change. But ministers in Britain, along with those in Germany and Italy, warned they may be forced to burn more coal after Russian President Vladimir Putin squeezed Europe's gas supplies, sending prices soaring and threatening supplies.pill to swallow as it sought to replace Russian gas.
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