Italy May Delay Coal Phase-Out To 2038

Italy may delay its final exit from coal power until 2038, according to a report from Radio Svoboda. The country currently produces approximately 1.5 percent of its total electricity using coal. This shift could allow some European nations to slow their transition away from coal in the power sector. The country is considering replacing coal with alternatives such as gas in the electricity sector. This potential shift follows previous plans for an earlier exit from coal. This shift is linked to energy security concerns and the potential for coal to substitute gas in electricity generation.