DOE formally asks for help developing small-scale, modular coal plants

摘要

The U.S. Department of Energy formally requested information from stakeholders on developing small-scale, modular coalbased power plants. The DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy is asking for input on developing projects to promote the advancement of coal-fired power plants that would combine stable power generation with operational flexibility, high efficiency and low emissions. The office is looking for plants with greater than 40% efficiency and the ability to respond to flexible demand, a challenge for many older, large coal plants that are now a part of the U.S. coal fleet, according to a May 8 news release.