RepowerScore was developed to help identify coal power plants around the world with potential for clean repowering.

As the platform and dataset continue to evolve, we are introducing a new update that expands the analytical capabilities of the tool and improves how users can explore the global coal fleet.

This latest release focuses on several key areas: improved search and filtering, deeper plant-level data exploration, and updates to the repowering pathway analysis tools.

Together, these improvements make it easier to navigate the platform and explore different pathways for repowering coal assets.

Improved Search and Filtering

A key objective of this update was to make it easier to locate and analyse coal plants and companies within the platform.

RepowerScore now includes improved search functionality, allowing users to quickly find coal plants, plant owners and parent companies across the dataset.

The filtering system has also been redesigned to make exploration more intuitive. Filters are now grouped into clearer categories, making it easier to combine different criteria when analysing the global coal fleet.

This update also introduces additional filtering parameters that allow users to narrow down datasets more precisely.

New filtering options include:

• unit operational status
• heat production capability
• power delivery type
• proximity to variable renewable energy sources

These improvements allow users to build more targeted searches and explore coal plants that may be suitable candidates for repowering.

Improved Data Views

RepowerScore now includes expanded table views that allow users to explore the dataset from multiple perspectives.

Users can navigate between different views including:

• plants
• plant owners
• parent companies
• countries
• provinces

These views make it easier to gain insights into plant characteristics, ownership structures and the geographic distribution of coal assets.

These views allow users to gain insights into plant characteristics, ownership structures and the geographical distribution of coal plants.

Custom Scoring Adjustments

RepowerScore allows users to explore different repowering scenarios by adjusting the weighting of different scoring factors.

A recalculation function makes it possible to quickly test how factors such as infrastructure availability or proximity to renewable energy resources influence the overall repowering score.

These tools provide greater flexibility for researchers and analysts exploring different repowering strategies.

Updated Repowering Pathways

The update also includes changes to how repowering pathways are represented within the platform.

In particular, the nuclear pathway has been restructured to distinguish between two technologies:

• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
• Conventional large nuclear reactors

This change reflects the increasing interest in SMRs as a potential option for repowering existing coal sites and provides a clearer comparison between different nuclear technologies.

Improvements to the Repower Status Page

The Repower Status page has also been refreshed with improved formatting and updated project information.

This section tracks real-world repowering projects and provides an overview of developments across different regions.

Recent updates include additional projects such as Cottam in the UK and Haiyang-1 in China.

Looking Ahead

RepowerScore is designed to support researchers, policymakers and industry exploring practical pathways for coal-to-clean energy transitions.

This update improves the usability of the platform and expands the analytical tools available to users.

You can explore the updated platform here: