US transforms 17 coal mines into solar and battery sites

A collaborative initiative involving The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership, Sun Tribe Development, and ENGIE aims to convert 17 former

2024 Feb 20

Feds offer $90 million for vast solar array on PA

The other projects earmarked for infrastructure funding will develop geothermal heat and battery storage at copper mines in Arizona;

2025 Oct 24

US transforms 17 coal mines into solar and battery

A collaborative initiative involving The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership, Sun Tribe Development,

2024 Sep 07

side of the mine

These abandoned coal mines are predisposed to renewables siting with grid-adjacent and even pre-cleared acreage. o If these potential solar projects came to fruition, the world could build

2024 Feb 12

How old coal mines and abandoned power plants

Across the U.S., former coal mines and power plants are becoming fertile ground for renewable energy projects like wind, solar,

2024 Nov 22

Redeveloping Coal Power Plants: Solar + Storage

This fact sheet summarizes key considerations and approaches to support communities and developers in repurposing coal power plants to solar and storage facilities.

2025 Sep 01

Leading U.S. Coal Producer Developing Solar,

A leading U.S. coal producer is partnering with a major developer of renewable energy projects to put solar energy and battery

2025 May 03

Germany Converts Coal Mine Into Giant Battery

Germany embarked on an innovative project to turn a hard coal mine into a giant battery that can store surplus solar and wind

2024 Dec 04

US converts 17 coal mines into 370MW solar, battery energy sites

17 former coal mines in the US are being transformed into clean energy hubs, featuring 14 solar farms and three battery storage sites.

2024 Mar 26

Novel solar project sprawling old subsurface mine to tap into

Considering wind development is (at least temporarily) off the table, those seeking to harness carbon-free power will have to lean on solar PV and energy storage projects. One

2025 Jul 21

Repurposing Retired Coal Plants for Energy Future

These projects provide a pathway to a sustainable, economically viable future for energy communities, preserve jobs and

2024 Jul 11

Diversification of Coal CPSE''s for Sustainable Energy Ecosystem

Renewables - Pumped Storage Power: The Ministry of Coal is initiating Pump Storage Projects (PSP) in de-coaled coal mines to diversify energy sources. This aims to utilize solar energy for

2025 Apr 10

Former Coal Plant Sites Get Second Life With Energy Storage

Coal plant sites are becoming an increasingly attractive location for utility and energy storage development companies across the U.S. to site new energy storage systems.

2025 May 16

From Coal to Solar: Repurposing Mines for Renewable Energy

Industrial landscapes are shifting, particularly in regions historically dependent on coal mining. In a pioneering move, Peabody Energy and RWE will convert abandoned mine

2025 Jul 16

Redeveloping Coal Power Plants: Solar + Storage

Retired coal power plants provide a ready opportunity for redevelopment into clean energy infrastructure, including new solar and storage projects. Existing land and facilities at the

2024 Jul 06

Midwest coal mines to be reborn as solar fields in

A renewable energy developer and major coal company announced a partnership for 5.5 GW solar development plan, enough to

2024 Aug 04

Repurposing Retired Coal Plants for Energy Future

These projects provide a pathway to a sustainable, economically viable future for energy communities, preserve jobs and provide clean energy to meet America''s increasing

2024 Sep 15

Leading U.S. Coal Producer Developing Solar, Energy Storage at Former Mines

A leading U.S. coal producer is partnering with a major developer of renewable energy projects to put solar energy and battery storage installations on reclaimed mine lands in...

2025 Oct 22

RWE plans solar and storage projects at former US coal mining sites

Global renewable energy company RWE Clean Energy is advancing development in the US Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory in a unique way:

2024 Mar 24

Aussie Solar & Storage Project At Decommissioned Coal Mine

Former coal mine site in NSW, Australia, to reinvent itself as a clean energy hub, starting with a solar and storage project getting environmental clearance. Pictured is an OX2

2025 May 07

EDF pumped hydro project at former Kentucky

The first pumped hydro energy storage project to be built at a former coal mine in the US will receive up to US$81 million in DOE funding.

2024 Jun 09

From mine to shine: RWE to turn former coal mining sites into solar

RWE operates about 8 GW of total onshore wind, solar, and battery storage in the United States, making it one of the largest renewable energy companies. Its footprint continues to expand.

2024 Nov 17

OX2 gains EPBC approval for 135MW solar project in NSW,

The Muswellbrook solar project is an early mover in the re-purposing of a coal mine into an energy generation site and serves as an important test case for the broader region."

2025 Sep 28

From mine to shine: RWE to turn former coal mining sites into solar

Last month, RWE and National Grid submitted a finalized proposal for a joint venture called Community Offshore Wind, the largest ever received by the New York State

2025 Dec 13

Coal Zoom | RWE and Peabody Partner to Develop Solar and Energy Storage

The acquisition, which is focused on the development of large-scale solar and energy storage projects on reclaimed mine lands, demonstrates RWE''s commitment to

2025 May 24

For decades, these power plants ran on coal. Now,

Former plants are transitioning to wind and solar power, and the Inflation Reduction Act will speed up that process even more.

2024 Jun 27

Gigantic Energy Storage Project Taking Shape In

Pumped hydropower is the basis for 96% of utility-scale energy storage capacity in the US, and it is ripe with potential for expansion.

2024 May 04

New Uses for Coal Mines as Potential Power Generators and Storage

This article examines how five innovative technologies can transform abandoned or in-use coal mines into sustainable energy centres. From solar thermal to compressed air

2025 Dec 02

US converts 17 coal mines into 370MW solar,

17 former coal mines in the US are being transformed into clean energy hubs, featuring 14 solar farms and three battery storage sites.

2025 Nov 04

New Uses for Coal Mines as Potential Power Generators and

This article examines how five innovative technologies can transform abandoned or in-use coal mines into sustainable energy centres. From solar thermal to compressed air

2024 Feb 25

THE OFFICE OF CLEAN ENERGY DEMONSTRATIONS

Meeting Objectives Introduce A Model for Transition: Coal-to-Solar in West Virginia, selected for award negotiations by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). Provide

2025 Aug 26

View/Download Coal mine wind and solar energy storage project plan [PDF]

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