Two coal-fired power plants put on emergency standby due to snowy weather

There are concerns over possible blackouts (Picture: PA)

National Grid has put two emergency-use coal generators on standby amid the cold weather, it has been reported.

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There are concerns over possible blackouts (Picture: PA)

National Grid has put two emergency-use coal generators on standby amid the cold weather, it has been reported.

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