POWER Magazine•9 days ago
Denmark Group: Old Coal-Fired Plants Can Be Converted to Thermal Energy Storage Facilities
Key Takeaway
This technology presents a novel opportunity to repurpose existing coal plant infrastructure into large-scale thermal energy storage, offering a potentially cost-effective solution for accelerating renewable energy integration.
AI Summary
- •Danish company Aalborg CSP has developed technology to convert retired coal-fired power plants into thermal energy storage facilities.
- •This innovation offers a potential pathway for developers to repurpose existing infrastructure, potentially reducing site development costs and accelerating large-scale storage deployment.
- •For large power consumers, this could contribute to a more stable and renewable-powered grid by providing significant storage capacity from existing sites.
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Officials with Denmark-headquartered Aalborg CSP said the company has developed technology that could convert retired coal-fired power plants into thermal storage facilities for renewable energy. The post Denmark Group: Old Coal-Fired Plants Can Be Converted to Thermal Energy Storage Facilities appeared first on POWER Magazine .