Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station is to remain open longer than planned after the war in Ukraine derailed plans to shut the site in September.
Owners Uniper says it will carry on running the coal-fired facility at Ratcliffe-on-Soar to boost the UK’s power supply, having been approached by the government in April following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In a statement the Uniper said it would “help maintain energy supply security in this unprecedented situation”.
Part of the existing power station is set to be replaced by a waste incinerator while the site was previously shortlisted as a possible location for a government-backed fusion reactor once it is decommissioned in October 2024.
Uniper said the site would “continue to be available” to the National Grid until 31 March 2023 and is “also reviewing the potential for operation after this time”.
Mike Lockett, its UK chairman, thanked staff at the power station”for their contribution in ensuring that we can continue to operate the unit”.
Great news keep it going we need this station hope it keeps going a lot more yrs thankyou every one
Should be switched on at full capacity, not as a back up!!
Long may it keep going we need it hope it’s open for years to come my Dad worked for the CEGB and said what a great plant it is long may it continue have applied for a visit