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The demolition of Didcot A power station on August 18, 2019, symbolizes the UK's transition from coal to renewable energy, with coal's contribution to electricity generation plummeting to 2%. As of 2020, renewables accounted for 43% of the UK's electricity, with wind energy leading the way, while the last coal power station closed in September 2024. Despite this progress, significant challenges remain, including the need for increased battery storage and overcoming $7 trillion in fossil-fuel subsidies.