64 Britain turns to coal to make it through the summer. Wind and solar just don't cut it. (www.reuters.com) posted 1 year ago by BidenIsAGroomer 1 year ago by BidenIsAGroomer +66 / -2 Britain puts coal plant on standby as warm temperatures ramp up demand Britain’s National Grid has asked Uniper to ready a unit at its Ratcliffe coal-fired power plant in case extra electricity is needed on Monday amid warmer temperatures. 24 comments share 24 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Fun fact: Germany frequently has to pay other EU countries to take excess German energy.
Yes, you've read that right: Germany has to pay to export excess electricity.