In regions that are “100% powered by renewable energy”, what happens to the traditional power plants?
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I live right next to an old coal power station. It was decommissioned 6 or 7 years ago. It has been demolished slowly over the past year, mostly due to covid causing delay. It was part of a bigger site but 4 of the 8 cooling towers were demolished in the late 90’s. The old boiler house was demolished near the beginning of the year. 4 cooling towers remain and one big chimney as well as some smaller buildings.
The taller chimney is due to be demolished the beginning of January shortly followed by the remaining cooling towers and buildings. The land has plans already set in place for it to become housing and a few shops, schools too!
It’s pretty cool to watch them demolish parts, my sons especially enjoy it!
Edit: Forgot to mention i am in the UK
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