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13 Mar 20242 minute read

Energy giant to convert coal plant into green energy hub

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Energy giant to convert coal plant into green energy hub

SSE Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cardiff City Region (CCR) to convert a former coal power plant into a green energy hub.

Aberthaw coal power plant, in South Wales, was decommissioned in 2019, marking a major milestone in the UK's decarbonisation and coal power phase-out. 

SSE will invest in new power network, heating and cooling, electric vehicle charging, and generation and storage technologies at the site.  

The site will also support a number of green energy projects including battery storage systems, a zero-carbon manufacturing cluster including green hydrogen facilities, a green energy innovation centre, and an ecology park. 

Bronwen Brooks, Vale of Glamorgan councillor and chair of CCR Energy, said in BusinessGreen:

"The emerging relationship with SSE Energy Solutions will help us realise the benefit of our assets and leverage investment in this innovative and exciting green energy-focused site."

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