30 Jan 2020 | 11:00 UTC
Infographic: German coal phase out timetable confirmed
The German cabinet has approved plans to close 18 GW of lignite and over 20 GW of hard coal plant to close by 2038.
To 2022, 3 GW of lignite and 6 GW of hard coal plant to close. To 2030, another 7 GW of hard coal plant are set to close – possibly as early as 2027. There will be no compensation for hard coal beyond this date.
In 2029 a review will rule on how long the remaining 17 GW of capacity can run. The final exit date could be brought forward to 2035.
