The Chinese-language version of RepowerScore has been officially launched and published by Tsinghua University’s Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy (3E Institute), following the completion of its first pilot phase.
The platform provides Chinese-language users with access to a public, data-driven tool designed to assess the clean transition potential of coal-fired power plants worldwide, supporting research, analysis and practical decision-making related to coal repurposing.
This milestone represents an important step in the evolution of RepowerScore: From a global assessment tool to one that can be applied, tested and refined in real national contexts, starting with China.
What is RepowerScore?
RepowerScore is a visual, public-data-based assessment tool developed by the Repower Initiative to evaluate the clean transition potential of coal-fired power plants worldwide.
By combining technological, geographical, infrastructure and energy system factors, the tool helps identify priority sites where repowering can deliver the greatest impact.
The current version assesses four clean transition pathways: nuclear, geothermal, concentrated solar power (CSP), and thermal energy storage.
The Chinese RepowerScore platform
The Chinese-language RepowerScore platform has been jointly developed by the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy (3E Institute), Tsinghua University, and the Repower Initiative.
It is designed to support policy research, academic collaboration and industry analysis related to the repurposing of coal-fired power plants, while also serving as a knowledge-sharing platform that strengthens exchange between China and the global energy transition community.
Read the announcement on Tsinghua University’s website.
Why this matters
China hosts a significant share of the world’s coal-fired power plant fleet. Making RepowerScore available in Chinese improves accessibility for researchers, analysts and practitioners working on coal transition challenges in the Chinese context.
Beyond language localisation, this launch enables RepowerScore to be used and refined through real-world application, generating insights that can inform both national and global approaches to coal repowering and clean energy transition.
What’s next
Following the launch, the research team will continue to gather expert feedback on the applicability of the RepowerScore methodology in China. This input will be used to further improve the tool’s usability and practical relevance.
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