Answer:
1. It is available in an abundant supply.
2. It has a high load factor.
3. Coal offers a rather low capital investment.
4. Carbon capture and storage technologies can reduce potential emissions.
5. It can be converted into different formats.
6. Coal can be used with renewables to reduce emissions.
7. It is a full-time energy resource.
8. The global reserves for coal are estimated to be quite large.
