Repurposing Retired Coal Plants for Energy Future
These projects provide a pathway to a sustainable, economically viable future for energy communities, preserve jobs and provide clean energy to
Conversion of Coal-Fired Power Plants Using Energy Storage
In line with these efforts, the APEC project “Conversion of Coal-Fired Power Plants Using Energy Storage Systems: Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities” was developed to promote
EDF pumped hydro project at former Kentucky coal mine gets US
The first pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project to be built at a former coal mine in the US will receive up to US$81 million in Department of Energy (DOE) funding.
TNC announces 17 new clean energy projects on
Today, The Nature Conservancy and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership announced new agreements with Sun Tribe Development and
Former Coal Plant Sites Get Second Life With Energy Storage Systems
In August 2023, SSE Renewables started construction on a 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system at Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, U.K., with a groundbreaking ceremony. A
''Rush'' for new coal in China hits record high in 2025 as climate
Proposals to build coal-fired plants in China reached a record high in 2025, finds a new study. The report, released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Global
Redeveloping Coal Power Plants: Solar + Storage
These groups can work together to maximize existing equipment, infrastructure, and permits to create new uses and value streams. This fact sheet summarizes key considerations and approaches to
New Sodium-Ion Batteries Threaten The US Coal Recovery Plan
The promise of a coal power revival is already being undermined by new energy storage technologies, including sodium-ion batteries.
Repurposing Retired Coal Plants for Energy Future
These projects provide a pathway to a sustainable, economically viable future for energy communities, preserve jobs and provide clean energy to meet America''s increasing energy demands.
TNC announces 17 new clean energy projects on former coal mines
Today, The Nature Conservancy and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership announced new agreements with Sun Tribe Development and ENGIE to develop 14 solar energy
DTE Energy to build region''s largest battery energy storage center at
When complete in 2026, the energy storage center is expected to be the largest standalone battery energy storage project in the Great Lakes region.
China Brings Largest Coal Power + Molten Salt Storage Project Online
On August 30, the 1,000 MWh coal power + molten salt energy storage project at CHN Energy''s Suzhou Power Plant in Anhui province completed a 168-hour trial run and officially entered
EDF pumped hydro project at former Kentucky coal
The first pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project to be built at a former coal mine in the US will receive up to US$81 million in Department of