News | 25/07/22
PIVOT22. Converting Coal Plants to Geothermal: On the Horizon or Science Fiction?
On July 25th, 5 Geothermal panelists gathered at PIVOT22 to discuss the feasibility of the Coal to Geothermal repowering pathway.
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Coal Fuelling Toxic Air in Bulgaria – (Human Rights Watch)This Human Rights Watch report documents the human and public health impacts of coal-fired power generation in Bulgaria, focusing on air pollution linked to the Maritsa 3 coal plant. It provides critical evidence on why coal transitions must prioritise both rapid emissions reductions and the protection of communities living near legacy coal infrastructure.Results: 205 - 216 of 224 posts
Academic Papers | 05/03/22
Design and performance evaluation of a new thermal energy storage system integrated within a coal-fired power plant
AuthorsK. Zhang; M. Liu; Y. Zhao; H. Yan; J. Yan This paper presents the design and performance evaluation of a thermal energy storage (TES) system integrated into an existing coal-fired power plant. The proposed system stores thermal energy during periods of low electricity demand and releases it to support power generation during peak demand. By…
Academic Papers | 27/02/22
Selected Legal and Safety Aspects of the “Coal-to-Nuclear” Strategy in Poland – (energies)
This report explores the legal and safety dimensions of Poland's emerging strategy to transition from coal-fired power to nuclear energy. It reviews regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and potential hurdles while highlighting the strategic importance of this energy shift for the nation’s climate goals and energy security.
Academic Papers | 31/01/22
Repowering Coal Power in China by Nuclear Energy – Implementation Strategy and Potential – (REPOWER)
A three-stage strategy to explore the potential of repowering coal power by nuclear energy in China is proposed. Namely, coastal plants followed by inland plants close to the coast and finally inland plants.
Reports | 22/12/21
An Ideal Solution for Repurposing U.S. Coal Plant Infrastructure and Revitalizing Communities – (NuScale SMR Technology)
The NuScale Power Company published a report advocating the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) to replace coal-fired power plants.
Reports | 01/12/21
Transitioning Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Power – (Idaho National Laboratory)
The purpose of this report is to provide information to utilities and other stakeholders for their consideration in transitioning a coal power plant to nuclear power.
Reports | 01/10/21
Gone with the Steam – (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
How new nuclear power plants can re-energize communities when coal plants close
Reports | 01/09/21
TVA Coal-Fired Plant Potential for Advanced Reactor Siting – (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) developed the Oak Ridge Siting Analysis for Power Generation Expansion (OR-SAGE) tool in response to studies on national electrical energy supply.
Reports | 29/04/21
Techno-Economic Assessment of Coal-Fired Power Unit Decarbonization Retrofit with KP-FHR Small Modular Reactors – (REPOWER)
This paper analyses the future of the existing Polish coal-fired power fleet and proposes retrofitting existing coal-fired units by replacing coal-fired boilers with small modular reactors.
Academic Papers | 28/12/20
Retrofit Decarbonization of Coal Power Plants – A Case Study for Poland – (REPOWER)
This study assesses the future of the coal power sector by evaluating the full spectrum of retrofit decarbonization options (e.g. carbon capture, fuel conversion and replacing coal boilers with new low-carbon energy sources)
Academic Papers | 10/11/20
A novel approach to improving load flexibility of coal-fired power plant by integrating high temperature thermal energy storage through additional thermodynamic cycle – (Applied Thermal Engineering)
This paper proposes integrating high‑temperature thermal energy storage (HTTES) via an additional thermodynamic cycle to improve load flexibility in a 600 MW subcritical coal unit.
Reports | 25/08/20
Repurposing of existing coal-fired power plants into Thermal Energy Storage plants for renewable power in Chile – (GIZ Chile with Chile Ministry of Energy)
This executive summary proposes converting Chile’s retiring coal plants into “Thermal Storage Plants” by replacing boilers with molten‑salt steam generators charged by renewable electricity via resistive heaters, reusing the Rankine cycle and interconnection.
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