Publication: Using Biomass or Green Ammonia to Replace Coal in Existing Thermal Power Plants: Feasibility and Challenges
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2024-06-06
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2024-06-06
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Finding fuel sources to replace coal in power plants is crucial in the march toward decarbonization. Biomass and ammonia are two options offering significant potential. Both can be used with coal or alone in newly constructed facilities or in modified power plants. Relatively new power plants are good candidates for modification. While work is underway demonstrating the feasibility of each material, there are logistical challenges to address, particularly in the case of ammonia.
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“Tavoulareas, Stratos. 2024. Using Biomass or Green Ammonia to Replace Coal in Existing Thermal Power Plants: Feasibility and Challenges. Live Wire; 2024/130. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/41670 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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