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Why does carbon favour gas over coal?

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Emission-factor gap: 0.95 vs 0.37 t/MWh = ≈€46/MWh of carbon advantage to gas at €80.01 — the merit-order effect that re-ordered EU dispatch.

From our guide: CO2 Cost per MWh — full context, charts and sources there.

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