First coal-free day in UK since Industrial Revolution
Friday is thought to be the first time the nation has not used coal to generate electricity since the world's first centralised public coal-fired generator opened in 1882, at Holborn Viaduct in London.
Apr 22, 2017, 15:57 PM ISTPeak power deficit down to 3.3% in Dec: CEA
Peak power deficit in the country reduced to 3.3 percent last month due to improved coal supplies, generation capacity addition and connectivity of the southern transmission network with the National Grid.
Jan 11, 2015, 12:48 PM IST