Europa revine la cărbune după explozia prețului gazelor naturale: producția ar putea crește cu 25%. Schimbarea s-ar putea prelungi până în 2028

The rising gas prices in Europe are prompting a shift back to coal for electricity production, with an expected 25% increase in coal-generated electricity over the next six months. This change comes after years of declining coal use, driven by geopolitical tensions and high gas prices. Despite the potential for increased coal production, many plants have been closed, limiting the ability to fully replace gas with coal. Germany, as the largest electricity market, faces challenges in ramping up coal production due to capacity constraints. Analysts suggest that coal may remain cheaper than gas for the next year, but renewable energy sources will still be needed to balance the grid during low production periods.