Sunday 27 January 2008

Britain 'facing energy shortfall'

Pylons against a dark sky.  Image: PA

Britain is likely to face a shortfall in electricity generation within five to seven years, a report concludes.Energy and environment consultancy firm Inenco says that the number of nuclear and coal plants coming out of service over the period makes shortages likely. Old coal plants, whose operating hours are limited under European legislation, have been running more than expected because of higher gas prices.

Link to BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Britain 'facing energy shortfall'