RWE npower owns and operates one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of coal, oil and gas-fired power stations in the UK, with the capacity to generate over 11 GW of electricity. Our combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power stations are more efficient than coal or older gas power stations because the heat yielded by burning gas is used twice in electricity generation – a gas cycle and a steam cycle.

Our portfolio also includes three of the UK’s largest coal-fired power stations, which have good access to distribution and rail facilities for sourcing fuel from different suppliers. We also have two oil-fired stations, burning heavy fuel oil. These operate only rarely at times of high demand. The short start-up times for these stations is important in helping to balance demand at peak times.

RWE npower’s sister company, npower renewables, is one of the leading developers of renewable technologies in the UK.

Horizon Nuclear Power, RWE’s joint venture in the UK with E.ON, is aiming to build up to 6GW of new nuclear power in the UK.