The flexible operation of thermal power plants (TPPs) has emerged as a key concern amid the rapid transformation of India’s power system. As renewable energy capacity expands at an accelerated pace and variability becomes a […]
India’s power sector is undergoing a period of strong growth, marked by rising demand, record renewable capacity additions, evolving market mechanisms and rapid digital transformation. Demand continues to be driven by increasing electrification, expanding commercial […]
By Prankur Patel, Assistant Director, Central Electricity Authority The installation of flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems across India’s coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) has emerged as a controversial topic in recent years due to rising […]
Thermal power plants (TPPs) play a crucial role in meeting global energy demands. However, these plants are complex systems with numerous interconnected components and processes that require precise control and monitoring to ensure efficient, reliable […]
Thermal power remains vital in India’s energy landscape, especially in meeting peak summer demand, contributing 54 per cent of the total installed capacity of 446 GW (as of June 2024). However, coal-based capacity addition has […]
Propelled by economic growth, India’s electricity demand is growing by leaps and bounds. In October 2023, power demand recorded an increase of 21 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous year, while in […]
India’s generation mix is witnessing a major shift from fossil fuels to renewables. As of August 2023, the country’s installed capacity stands at 424 GW, with conventional sources (thermal and nuclear) and renewable energy sources […]
The Indian power sector is at the cusp of a new era, as renewable energy grows and the role of thermal power evolves to meet emerging requirements. Undoubtedly, thermal power remains imperative to meet the […]
NTPC is at the forefront of implementing new initiatives for facilitating the energy transition in the country. It has been working aggressively in the renewable energy segment as well as increasing its presence in areas […]
NTPC, India’s largest energy conglomerate, has established itself as the dominant power major in the country, with a presence across the entire power generation value chain. The company has a large capacity base of over […]
Promoting renewable energy development, maintaining a stable and balanced power grid and ensuring a just transition of the country’s mammoth thermal power capacity to the new normal are high on the agenda of the government […]
It was a month of hectic policy action for the power sector. The government made two key policy announcements aimed at alleviating stress for both thermal and hydropower gencos. The cabinet approved the recommendations of […]
During the past one year, the conventional power generation segment continued to face headwinds, with coal-based plants operating at low plant load factors (PLFs) and stressed assets accumulating due to subdued power demand from the […]
Balance of plant (BoP) constitutes a critical part of a power plant and accounts for 40-45 per cent of the total project cost. The key subsystems of BoP for thermal power plants typically include coal […]
India has well established manufacturing facilities for the main plant equipment like boilers, turbines and generators (BTG), and the current industry size is estimated to be over 30 GW. However, the general slowdown in the […]
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