Ireland just became Europe’s newest coal-free country

Electrek
By Michelle LewisJun 20, 2025, 2:14 pm400 ptsTop
Ireland has officially pulled the plug on coal power – the country shut down coal operations at Moneypoint, its only coal-fired power station and largest electricity generation station. That makes Ireland the sixth European country to fully kick coal out of its electricity mix. more…

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