❌ Slovakia closes its last coal-fired power plant – six years ahead of schedule

• Slovakia has now ceased production at its last coal-fired power plant.
• The country's electricity is now almost exclusively from nuclear and renewable sources.
• The goal has been to phase out all coal power by 2030. A goal that is now achieved six years ahead of schedule.

Slovakia accelerates its coal phase-out

Slovakia has taken a step towards a greener future by shutting down production at its last coal-fired power plant, the Vojany power station, located in the Michalovce district in eastern Slovakia, writes Euronews. The facility has been operational since 1966.

The goal has been to phase out all coal power by 2030. A goal that is now achieved six years ahead of schedule.

The company that owns the facility, Slovenské elektrárne, has not only focused on closing its coal power production but also on making the closed facilities sustainable. The company plans to remediate the site to eliminate environmental risks and is exploring opportunities to adapt it for green purposes, such as solar parks or battery storage.

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