Over the years, the boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) segment has gained traction owing to the push towards energy security and a diversified generation mix. Most power generation facilities use advanced turbine technology to reduce […]
Biomass co-firing has become a viable transition pathway for India’s coal-based thermal fleet, enabling emissions reduction without extensive plant modifications. By replacing a portion of coal with biomass pellets, thermal power plants (TPPs) can lower […]
For decades, studies of Indian coal have shown that it is typically low in sulphur and high in ash, except for certain reserves in the north-eastern states. […]
Effective operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies are essential for thermal power plants (TPPs) to ensure reliability, efficiency and asset value. Strong O&M practices can improve operating efficiency, cut emissions, reduce downtime, mitigate risks and maximise […]
To address growing environmental concerns, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) mandated the installation of flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) systems in coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) under the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, […]
It is essential to recognise that while enhancing renewable sources is crucial, thermal energy remains necessary to support the country’s growing power demand and maintain a stable and secure grid. As of April 2024, coal […]
India’s installed thermal power capacity of 239 GW accounts for 56 per cent of the country’s total installed capacity and is the primary source for meeting the nation’s power demand. It is, therefore, imperative that […]
The role of thermal power plants (TPPs) is changing at a fast pace with the shifting fuel mix, led by the increasing share of intermittent renewable energy sources. TPPs, which have been the main source […]
The power sector accounts for a major share of the country’s stressed infrastructure assets. According to the latest data (as of July 2017) from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, around 34 […]
Coal-based plants emit dust of about 10 microns size on burning pulverised coal. Given its adverse environmental impact, particulate control equipment and technologies have been designed to remove particulates from the flue gas stream, preventing them from re-entering the […]
Coal is a key source for meeting India’s power requirement, contributing about 80 per cent to the total generation. Its position in the Indian power sector is most likely to remain strong in the coming […]
The coal-based thermal power sector is responsible for a significant share of industrial emissions in India. As per Centre for Science and Environment estimates, the coal-based power industry accounts for as much as 45 per […]
Water has several end-uses in a power plant. Since it has the highest specific heat rate amongst all fluids, water is ideal as a coolant for various processes. Besides, it is widely used in ash handling systems. With […]
The rising demand for power in India has been met increasingly through coal-based power, which accounts for 60 per cent of the country’s total installed capacity base of 320 GW (as of March 2017). 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 […]
In light of the huge renewable capacity addition planned in the country, peaking power is emerging as the centrepiece of discussions in the sector. The intermittent and unpredictable nature of renewables makes it challenging to […]
PFC sanctions Rs 91.28 billion loan to Tamil Nadu utilities The Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 91.28 billion to provide financial assistance to power utilities in Tamil Nadu. The company […]
The coal sector is finally set to be opened up to private players as the central government gears up to auction coal blocks for commercial mining in 2017-18. In this regard, on March 27, 2017, […]
In March 2017, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments to the Mega Power Policy 2009, providing a five-year extension to mega power projects to sign long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) to avail of […]
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