Better Utilisation
India is dependent on coal-based power generation to meet its current power demand. However, the coal used […]
Coal-based Power Generation
Better Utilisation
Future Growth
Equipment manufacturers hopeful of demand revival
The boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) equipment industry has been battling a significant slowdown in demand, which […]
Aiming for Efficiency
Low PLFs drive TPPs to focus on performance improvements
The coal-based power generation sector has seen a capacity addition of more than 75 GW in the […]
Wise Use
Measures to reduce TPPs’ water footprint
Water is a key requirement in thermal power generation for condenser cooling, removal of heat from other […]
Going Digital
Technology adoption helps TPPs lower their environmental impact
In a digital power plant, operations are monitored through over 10,000 sensor input points and the data […]
Seeking an Extension
TPPs likely to get more time to meet emission norms
One of the most crucial policy developments impacting the coal-based power generation segment has been the amendment […]
Best Practices
Effective O&M essential for improved plant performance
India’s power demand is largely met by coal-based generation plants. Therefore, to ensure continuous power supply, it […]
Price Pressures
Tariffs for coal-based plants have increased over the years due to the dependence on imported coal, which […]
Uncertain Future
Headwinds continue to impact coal-based plants
Coal-based power generation continues to account for a significant share in the country’s total installed capacity base […]
Rich Rewards
Energy efficiency best practices adopted by PSPCL
Thermal power remains the backbone of the country’s energy economy as 70 per cent of the installed […]
Investing in R&M
Giving a new lease of life to existing plants
The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) is of significant importance as it […]
O&M Strategies
Best practices adopted in thermal power plants
Coal-based generation capacity forms a significant proportion (over 60 per cent) of India’s total installed capacity. Hence, […]
Demand Slump
Tough times for the coal-based equipment market
The scenario continues to remain bleak for coal-based equipment manufacturers in India. In the past six months, […]
Cost Stability
Reworked guidelines aim to reduce impact of imported coal price fluctuations
Coal continues to be the mainstay of India’s power generation activity, with a share of over 60 […]
Notable Progress
Improvements in capacity addition and production augur well for coal-based power
Coal-based power is vital for meeting the country’s energy needs, given that it accounts for 60 per […]