Picking Up Pace
Progress in FGD implementation at TPPs
Reducing emissions from coal-based power plants has been one of the key focus areas of the government. […]
Generation
Picking Up Pace
NEEPCO
Scaling up capacity
The pace of hydropower capacity addition in recent years has been rather slow, particularly in the north-eastern […]
Case for Hydro
Proposed policy could lead to a revival
The absence of a hydropower policy that comprehensively addresses the woes of this segment has been one […]
Emission Crackdown
New technologies to comply with new norms
By 2030, India intends to reduce the emission intensity of its GDP by 30-35 per cent from […]
Better Load Response
Flexibilising TPPs for stable grid operations
The power sector scenario in India is changing significantly in line with the country’s commitment to explore […]
Intelligent Systems
Digital technologies for asset optimization
Digitalisation of power plants entails the use of sensors in power plant equipment as well as the […]
Enhancing Efficiency
R&M experience of coal-based power plants
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of thermal power plants (TPPs) is undertaken primarily to equip existing units […]
Cost of New Norms
Emission control challenges for coal-based power plants
Apart from being the largest source of electricity supply in the country, with over 75 per cent […]
Future of Coal
Demand may decline only by 2040
Rapid renewable capacity additions, declining renewable energy tariffs and stricter environmental norms for coal-based power generation have […]
Reducing SOx Emissions
Progress in FGD implementation towards meeting the 2022 target
Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) is one of the key technology solutions used at thermal power plants (TPPs) […]
Checking Emissions
New PM control technologies to ensure better compliance with environmental norms
The emission control norms notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in December 2015 […]
Taking Stock
Ongoing rail projects to improve coal evacuation infrastructure
A significant growth in coal production in the past few years has necessitated the setting up of […]
Cleaner Coal
New and existing technologies for emission reduction
Emissions from coal combustion include particulates, sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and high levels of CO2. […]
Reducing Consumption
Water and wastewater management in TPPs
Water is one of the key input requirements for thermal power generation. It is required for various […]
NOx Control
Before the new environment norms were put in place in December 2015, there were no rules to […]
Washing off Ash
Cleaning up coal for better combustion efficiency
Indian coal has a high ash content of 35-45 per cent, and its combustion causes significant air […]
Sluggish Demand
BTG industry looks at ways to tide over the slump
The thermal power generation segment has been under a lot of stress lately. The changing energy mix […]
Recovery Steps
Government sets up panel to resolve stressed assets as RBI deadline ends
As the 180-day deadline for the resolution of high-value non-performing assets (NPAs) of around Rs 20 billion […]
Call for Flexibility
MoP issues draft note on merit order operation
In recent years, the growth in electricity demand has not been commensurate with the generation capacity addition, […]
Adaptable Operations
Flexibilising TPP equipment through retrofits and advanced technologies
The cyclic operation of thermal power plants (TPPs) may lower efficiency, increase maintenance requirements and reduce equipment […]