In which year did the last coal-fired power station in the United Kingdom close?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 2024
- Step 1: Ratcliffe-on-Soar was the last remaining operational coal-fired power station in the UK, and it closed on 30 September 2024, marking the end of coal-powered electricity generation in the United Kingdom. Answer: 2024. Why not the others: 2010, 2015 and 2020 don't fit.
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