Ratcliffe Power Station Demolition Begins

The Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station is finally being demolished after shutting down in September 2024, with Erith Group set to lead the four-year teardown starting this summer. Iconic cooling towers won’t come down until 2029, while main buildings and the chimney stack will follow later. The site, now part of the East Midlands Freeport, is primed for redevelopment with a Local Development Order supporting low-carbon energy, data centers, and battery storage — turning an old power plant into a hub for future tech and sustainability. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d784b21171c43ad