Why not build the plant nearer the population centres that need the energy?
As indicated above Hunterston is an ideal location for such a power station. A key requirement for a power station of this kind is the ability to handle many millions of tonnes of fuel and other bulk materials each year without having an unacceptable impact upon local amenity due to excessive road and rail traffic. The Hunterston site offers an existing coal handling terminal serviced by one of the UK’s deepest sea ports. There is the potential to minimise road transport of coal and other bulk materials by utilising the existing port infrastructure and rail freight terminal.
