Germany to Keep Some Coal Units in Service Longer Than Expected
- Regulator says plants need to be ready as back-up until 2031
- Uniper and ENBW have sought coal phase-out before that date
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Two of Germany’s largest energy providers will keep some coal plants in service longer than previously expected, following a regulator’s decision to prohibit the closure of the facilities before March 2031.
Uniper SE and EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG had both sought to phase out units earlier than that date. Now, the plants may have to remain on standby at least.