Longannet coal plant set to close after Peterhead wins power contract

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SSE says voltage support contract will allow Peterhead to progress with carbon capture and storage project

One of Europe's biggest coal fired power stations looks set to close after its owner Scottish Power failed to win a crucial contract from National Grid to balance demand in Scotland. National Grid confirmed...

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