For the first time in history, renewables generated more electricity globally than coal in the first half of 2025. According to Ember, renewables rose to 34.3% of the global electricity mix (5,072 TWh), while coal fell to 33.1% (4,896 TWh).
China is exploring one of the boldest ideas in the global energy transition: transforming coal power plants into next-generation nuclear facilities. C2N could significantly shorten construction timelines and reduce overall costs, and accelerate China’s decarbonisation while preserving grid stability traditionally provided by coal.
This new technical paper from the China Power Engineering Consulting Group (CPECC) concludes that C2N offers significant promise for China’s long-term carbon neutrality goals, enabling direct capacity substitution, reusing valuable infrastructure, and cutting construction costs.
Polar Night Energy has recently powered up the world's largest Sand Battery in Pornainen, Finland, with a storage capacity of 100 MWh. Standing 13 metres tall and 15 metres wide, this modern marvel is packed with 2,000 tonnes of crushed soapstone sand, a by-product of the local fireplace manufacturing industry.
Coal repowering is a very good idea because you can reuse your existing infrastructure. Why build a new site with a new grid, cut down the trees, flatten everything - when you have a site that is already available? We have already built sites that are close to what we need.
Indonesia’s new National Energy Policy (PP no 40/2025) has recently been signed by President Prabowo Subianto. This policy is now definitive and legally binding. It's a milestone moment: Repowering of coal is now included.
Coal still provides about 60% of China’s electricity, and in 2024 China added 70% (30.5 GW) of new global coal capacity. In this workshop we shared evidence-based options and gather feedback from participating experts, helping policymakers make informed decisions and accelerating China’s clean energy transition.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in partnership with the South African 2025 G20 Presidency, have produced a landmark report. They conclude that coal-to-nuclear repowering can and must accelerate the clean energy transition.
We've officially launched our brand-new website. Its clearer, faster, and designed to make Repowering accessible to everyone. Now it’s easier than ever to explore our resources, reports, news and upcoming events. Explore the data. Discover the pathways. Join the movement.
A new chapter has begun at the retired Bull Run coal plant in Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Authority and Type One Energy are preparing to build the world’s first commercial fusion prototype on this former coal site, transforming one of America's worst polluting plants into the bedrock for future clean energy abundance.
The China Energy Engineering Group Co. (CEEC) is China's top state-owned infrastructure group. They've officially announced a C2N strategy to convert retired coal plants into nuclear power stations, repurposing existing grid connections, land, workers, water access, and plant infrastructure, instead of scrapping them.
The Focus Group Discussion and Launching of Repower Indonesia event took place in Jakarta on October 28th, hosted at the ITB Campus. This high-profile event gathered Indonesia’s leading voices in the energy transition to explore the future of clean coal repowering in Indonesia.
