Is there an additional angle here about the necessity of coal for industrial-grade heat? Many cement plants in emerging economies, for example, still prefer on-site, coal-fired power stations because coal is already used as a fuel to heat kilns for clinker production.
Interesting perspective. I do believe coal plants will eventually be replaced by green energy sources, but it takes time. Rome wasn't built in a day. China has a very large population, and in thinking the coal electricity plants in the long run are temporary sources of power. Only time will tell. https://www.substack.com/@stevenwpearce
Is there an additional angle here about the necessity of coal for industrial-grade heat? Many cement plants in emerging economies, for example, still prefer on-site, coal-fired power stations because coal is already used as a fuel to heat kilns for clinker production.
Interesting perspective. I do believe coal plants will eventually be replaced by green energy sources, but it takes time. Rome wasn't built in a day. China has a very large population, and in thinking the coal electricity plants in the long run are temporary sources of power. Only time will tell. https://www.substack.com/@stevenwpearce
Really love the low down of this! Thanks for sharing - great write up
Glad to see your writing habit is coming back. Congrats.
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Holy smokes China has more renewable capacity than the entire US energy system ⁉️