The UK energy crisis , which we noted last week , looks set to end as energy giant SSE plc revealed plans to close three out of four reactors at its Fiddler 's Ferry coal - fired plant from 1 April due to " challenging economic and environmental conditions , " igniting concerns that the UK 's nuclear energy infrastructure may be made even more vulnerable to blackouts . The government recently announced its plans to close all the uk 's coal - fired power stations by 2025 , however , there are increasing concerns these are not being replaced quickly enough , with some experts warning that the uk is heading for an energy crisis .
The UK energy crisis, which we noted last year, looks set to deepen as energy giant SSE today revealed plans to close three out of four units at its Fiddler's Ferry coal-fired plant from 1 April due to "challenging economic and environmental conditions," igniting concerns that the UK's ageing energy infrastructure may be made even more vulnerable to blackouts. The government recently announced its plans to close all the UK's coal-fired power stations by 2025, however, there are increasing concerns these are not being replaced quickly enough, with some experts warning that the UK is heading for an energy crisis.