en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK energy company Uniper has selected Erith Group to carry out the demolition of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, marking a critical phase in the transformation of the former coal-fired plant. The demolition work at Ratcliffe is expected to take four years, with Erith Group tasked with removing all above-ground structures, including cooling towers, turbine halls, and chimneys, as well as leveling the land for subsequent development. The demolition team plans to mobilize on site in the summer of 2026 and officially commence demolition operations later that year.

Regarding the specific timeline for Ratcliffe power station's demolition, the removal of the main building and turbine hall is not expected to begin before mid-2028, while the demolition of cooling towers and the main chimney is anticipated after 2029. During the planning of the demolition process, Uniper will work closely with local stakeholders such as National Rail, National Highways, and East Midlands Airport. The power station ceased electricity generation at the end of September 2024, and Uniper has since been carrying out decommissioning work in preparation for the demolition.

The site of Ratcliffe power station has received a Local Development Order approved by Rushcliffe Borough Council, providing a planning framework for future development. The site will be transformed into a cluster for low-carbon energy production, data centers, battery manufacturing, and energy storage industries, with most of the area located within the UK's only inland Freeport—the East Midlands Freeport. Mike Lockett, Chairman of Uniper UK, said: "We are very pleased that Erith has been appointed as our demolition contractor. They have extensive experience in their field, which is crucial to ensuring that the demolition work is carried out safely and in compliance with regulations."

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