But RWE npower, announcing the decision today, says the land still remains important for possible development in the future.

It said in the current economic situation, it wouldn't be making an application to build a new supercritical coal-fired power station at the site.

Dave Carlton, RWE npower's project manager, said: "In the current market, we have concluded that we are unable to make a business case for a new coal-fired power station at Cambois.

"We are also considering the outcome of the Government's policy review on the conditions for new coal stations.

"However, we firmly believe new cleaner coal-fired generation should have a role to play in a future low carbon economy alongside gas, nuclear power and increasing renewable energy sources.

"We have been investigating the possibility of a new station at Cambois over recent years and we continue to see the site as an important one for RWE npower and in terms of the UK's future power generation.

"The existing infrastructure on site makes it ideal for power generation.

"We will continue to discuss any plans we have for the area with local people and the relevant local authorities."
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