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UK / Coal Startup Underscores Need To Invest In New Nuclear, Says Industry Group

By David Dalton
7 September 2021

West Burton station needed for grid stability because of lack of wind
Coal Startup Underscores Need To Invest In New Nuclear, Says Industry Group
The West Burton A coal stationwas started because the lack of wind meant it was needed to provide stability to the grid. Courtesy EDF Energy.
The need to start one of the UK’s last remaining coal power station on Monday morning underscores the urgency of investing in new nuclear capacity, the London-based Nuclear Industry Association said.

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