UK 2025 coal-fired closure plan could spark energy shortfall: IMechE

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The UK government’s plan to close all coal-fired power plant by2025 could contribute to a significant electricity supply shortfall, a reportby the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) said Tuesday.The report said that together with the retirement of most of the UK’saging nuclear fleet and growing power demand will leave the UK facing a40-55% electricity supply gap.