Coal is still America’s third most important energy source, but that won’t last long as two of America’s biggest coal plants are set to cease operations this month. The reason? Slowing electricity demand for coal, climate regulations, and consumers having cheaper alternatives for … [Read more...] about Two of America’s biggest coal plants are closing this month
Goodbye coal
Germany fancies turning coal plants into giant batteries that store clean energy
As clean energy continues to rise in Germany, the country’s massive coal plants are becoming increasingly idle. But instead of letting those coal plants sit there and rot, Germany wants to refashion the plants as giant batteries for storing wind and solar power. Germany aims to … [Read more...] about Germany fancies turning coal plants into giant batteries that store clean energy