UK 'landmark tipping point' as zero-carbon beats fossil power

National Grid says renewables and nuclear on course to generate larger share of electricity than gas and coal

A picture shows cooling towers at the decommisioned Willington Coal Power Station, near the village of Willington in northern England. — A picture shows cooling towers at the decommisioned Willington Coal Power Station, near the village of Willington in northern England.Foto: PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images/NTB scanpix

Andrew Lee

Published 21 June 2019, 08:25Updated 21 June 2019, 08:26