Sun shines on old coal mine properties

Transforming old coal properties in to solar parks can re-energize left-behind mining towns

With prospects dead or dimming for re-starting derelict Rocky Mountain coal mines, new opportunities in reclamation and re-purposing hold the promise of mortgage-paying jobs for communities such as Crowsnest Pass.

British energy analyst Dave Borlace (650,000 followers on YouTube) focuses on the economics of new power technologies. In this report, he evaluates an emerging global trend of converting derelict coal mining properties such as Tent Mountain and Grassy Mountain into permanent solar energy farms.

View full report on YouTube . . .

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