№21-22 (1430-1431) від 15.06.2026

FROM COAL TO NUCLEAR: Why a Legacy TPP Can Become a Launchpad for Future Energy, Not Just a Liability of the Past

Электроэнергетика 26.06.2026 15:58

The idea of "coal-to-nuclear" might initially sound like an energy sector meme. It implies that we can simply take an old coal-fired thermal power plant, remove the boiler, replace it with a reactor, and effortlessly produce a beautiful story about the "green transition." In reality, however, the coal-to-nuclear concept is far more profound. It is not about replacing one large "kettle" with another. It is about rethinking the energy site as a strategic asset—encompassing its land, grid connections, water infrastructure, industrial logistics, workforce, regulatory history, and its established role within the power system.