U.K. Turns to Coal as Low Wind Output Increases Power Prices

Uniper turned on its Ratcliffe-2 coal unit this morning
Drop in wind power exposes U.K. market to high fuel prices

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By Jesper Starn and Rachel Morison

October 11, 2021 at 9:31 AM UTC

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U.K. power prices rose after a coal power plant switched on Monday to make up for a shortfall in wind generation and limited flows on two power cables to Ireland.