Coal plants can now be retired and repurposed using a new optimization model.

A new model helps decide the best way to close down coal power plants. It figures out if retiring them completely or repurposing them for other uses is more efficient.

This model provides a structured way for governments and energy companies to plan the end of coal power. It moves beyond simply shutting down plants to considering how the infrastructure might be used for new purposes, potentially smoothing the transition away from fossil fuels. This could make the process of retiring coal plants more economically viable and less disruptive.