CoalSwitch Technology14 May 2021 09:53
It is clear that their are strengths in this technology as evidenced by University research studies, pilot programs, modelling etc.
There are 250 odd coal plants alone in USA providing 23% of electricity with total of 236GW. However coal plants are being closed annually about 5GW per annum. Natural gas and renewables increasing rapidly. The question is will momentum gather for existing coal plants to switch over and will the regulatory/policy environment support this changeover. Its possibly game changing technology for coal fired plants but will enough take it up. Personally I believe in the technology but will be operators be allowed or encouraged to make the necessary switch.