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The operator of the AES Maritsa Iztok 1 coal plant is considering replacing one of its boilers with a molten salt reactor to utilize excess renewable energy for steam production. This initiative aims to enhance flexibility in energy storage and address the challenges posed by the variability of solar and wind power. As Southeast Europe, particularly Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey, embraces new energy solutions, the molten salt reactor could revitalize the Galabovo coal plant and maintain its operational capacity, while also responding to fluctuating market prices and increasing energy storage needs.