Holtec, EDF and Tritax plan to develop advanced data centres powered by small modular reactors at the former Cottam coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire. Holtec estimate the project value to be around £11 billion, and it is expected to create thousands of high-skilled jobs.
Coal-fired power still dominates the energy supply globally including China. C2N presents a novel strategy for energy transition. This strategy has the potential to lower down the construction costs of nuclear power plants, promote the development of advanced nuclear systems, and ensure energy equity for phasing out the whole coal power industry. As such, C2N…
UK Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband: “Small modular reactors will play a key role in our future clean energy mix, with Holtec and EDF’s proposed development at the old coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire demonstrating the transition to clean power in action, and how this can power industries of the future."
This commercial study examines how Chile can accelerate its coal phaseout by deploying innovative transition pathways that reduce emissions while managing cost, reliability, and social impacts. It is particularly relevant for repowering discussions, as it focuses on practical alternatives to early coal retirement that make use of existing assets and system capabilities.
We warmly welcome you to Repower Initiative’s Newsletter #3! Lots has been happening lately, we'd like to share our news! From global policy wins in Indonesia and Poland to leading-edge research with partners in China, South Korea, and Germany, we're transforming the world’s coal fleet into a springboard for clean, reliable energy.
We’ve burned coal for more than a century. It's powered our cities, industries and lives. Now, we have a chance to rewrite the story. Instead of demolishing the infrastructure, Repowering lets us reuse what works and replace what pollutes. The result? A faster, fairer energy transition that protects jobs, saves money and cuts emissions.
What if we told you one of the boldest coal-to-clean transitions in the world… is happening right now in South Africa Eskom, the country's largest utility, is repowering up to 5 GW of ageing coal capacity across six sites. Not demolishing. Not walking away. Repowering.
Over 10,000 coal plants still operate around the world, and most are less than 15 years old. Instead of shutting them down, Repowering asks: what if we turned them into clean power stations? By reusing turbines, cooling systems, and grid connections, we can avoid waste, protect communities, and deliver clean energy faster - at scale.
The main driver of global coal demand is coal-fired power generation. In 2024, it reached its highest recorded level at 10,766 terawatt hours. 2024 also saw an all-time high for global coal production of 9.15 billion tonnes (Bt). Yet decarbonisation is an urgency.
The study proposes two TES schemes: D1 stores medium‑temperature heat to later warm feedwater, and D2 stores high‑temperature heat to later generate steam; both use live and reheat steam as heat sources and incorporate steam ejectors to utilize residual pressure.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that electricity generation from renewable sources will surpass coal-fired generation by as early as 2025 or 2026. For the first time in a century, coal’s share in total generation will drop below 33%. The rapid roll-out of clean energy technologies is reshaping the global electricity sector.
Repowering retired U.S. coal sites can reintroduce firm, low‑carbon capacity faster by reusing interconnections and infrastructure, avoiding greenfield delays and permitting risk. The core message: infrastructure reuse is a time‑critical lever to grow 24/7 low‑carbon power and unlock hidden grid value and investment upside.
