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by dralley 720 days ago
Some former coal power plants (not sure if this is true in the UK, but it's true elsewhere) are being converted into flywheels for grid stabilization services. So real inertia is still an option even without thermal generation.
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Any examples? I am interested in learning more!
Ahh! Synchronous condensers, makes sense. I didn't make the connection when you said flywheel but should've. Thank you!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronous_condenser