Actually it will be much easier for most of them to find a path without coal as they won't have to battle an established domestic coal industry in the process.

Actually it will be much easier for most of them to find a path without coal as they won't have to battle an established domestic coal industry in the process. I wouldn't underestimate the appeal renewables have in terms of "we get free energy as long as we can keep the facility running" if you don't have much money. It's a rather "obvious" investment.