This data-file models the economics of constructing a new coal-to-power projects, based on past projects around the industry.
A dozen input variables can be flexed in the model, to stress test economic sensitivity to: coal prices, power prices, carbon price, gas distribution costs, conversion efficiency, capex costs, opex costs, utilization and tax rates.
Indicative inputs, and sensible ranges, are suggested for each of these input variables in the data-file.
Greenfield coal projects in the developed world are no longer economic, as meeting stringent air standards inflates capex costs around 3x, while juxtaposition with renewables dents utilization.