The phrase "new plant" refers to a recently established factory or facility that produces goods or provides services. It can also refer to a newly grown living organism, like a flower or tree, that has just started to grow. Full definition
Economic development has already led to construction of cleaner new plants in some places and small efforts and investments can net major gains, he says. (scientificamerican.com)
But the government argues that since coal belongs to the larger vision of an energy revolution, it's justified to support a handful of new plants out of the fund. (psmag.com)
Still, other states or countries in these regions are seeking to invest in nuclear energy, though the financing and approval process for new plants remains in doubt. (climateshiftproject.org)