News | 07/02/24
Coal to Nuclear Repowering for a Just Transition
This talk focuses on the intersection between policies to decarbonize our energy system and efforts to ensure a just transition for fossil-fuel workers and dependent communities.
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RepowerScore launches in ChinaThe 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…Results: 169 - 180 of 224 posts
Reports | 15/01/24
Fossil Fuel Transitions Framework: Case studies of the decision-making process for energy and economic development pathways – (Net Zero World Initiative)
This report examines pathways for environmental remediation, economic recovery, and infrastructure repurposing in select U.S. and Chilean communities.
Academic Papers | 05/01/24
Thermodynamic analysis and operation strategy optimization of coupled molten salt energy storage system for coal-fired power plant
AuthorsB. Li; Y. Cao; T. He; F. Si This paper analyses the thermodynamic performance and operational strategy of a molten salt thermal energy storage (TES) system coupled with a coal-fired power plant. The proposed configuration uses molten salt to store thermal energy during periods of low electricity demand and release it later to support steam…
Reports | 01/01/24
The Path to a New Era for Nuclear Energy – (IEA)
This report reviews the status of nuclear energy around the world and explores risks related to policies, construction and financing. It provides the long-term outlook for nuclear power in light of policies and ambitions, quantifying nuclear power capacity and the related investment over the period to 2050.
Reports | 01/01/24
Coal 2024: Analysis and forecast to 2027 – (IEA)
Global coal demand is set to reach a new all-time high in 2024, but demand could plateau through 2027, depending on China - the world's largest producer and consumer of coal.
Reports | 26/12/23
Strategies for Coal Transition in Korea – (International Energy Agency)
Publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA), with the Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI)Year: 2023Title: Strategies for Coal Transition in KoreaIEA website: https://www.iea.org/reports/strategies-for-coal-transition-in-korea This IEA–KEEI report provides a comprehensive assessment of South Korea’s transition away from coal in the power sector. Commissioned by Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, it examines how coal plants can be…
Reports | 14/12/23
Mass Acquisition Of Early Site Permits For Coal-To-Nuclear Repowering – (Breakthrough Institute)
This report proposes an approach to assist with repowering existing fossil fuel sites, with higher priority given to those sites en route to retirement. The approach leverages proactive planning and policy formulation, promoting revitalization without exclusively focusing on climate change concerns.
News | 11/12/23
Repower Initiative and KAIST Begin Collaboration
We are proud to announce that the Repower Initiative began its collaboration together with a research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
Reports | 10/12/23
Financing the Managed Phaseout of Coal-Fired Power Plants in Asia Pacific – (Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, GFANZ)
This guidance sets out how net‑zero financial institutions can credibly finance early retirement of APAC coal units via managed phaseout (MPO), balancing climate impact, affordability, reliability, and just transition goals.
First International Repower Partner Conference in Indonesia, 2023
This was the first international Partner Conference hosted by the Repower Initiative. We shared progress amongst our partners and even had the pleasure to visit a coal power plant to get insights on the upcoming challenges.
Academic Papers | 28/11/23
Cost–benefit analysis of coal plant repurposing in developing countries: A case study of India – (Energy Policy)
The report develops a detailed cost-benefit framework for three applications – solar energy, battery energy storage and synchronous condenser; and applies it to a representative coal plant in India. Their findings reveal a strong economic rationale for repurposing.
Reports | 28/11/23
Coal Plant Repurposing For Ageing Coal Fleets In Developing Countries – (World Bank Group)
This report examines the power situation in three developing countries, South Africa, Chile and India, based on their economic prowess within respective regions, predominance of coal in economic activities, and vulnerability to climate change, which make an interesting case for an analysis of repurposing coal plants in developing countries.
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